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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,005.80, 18,016.80 and 7,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,005.80, 18,016.80 and 7,070.20 is: 10,610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,005.80 : 18,016.80 = 7,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,005.80/18,016.80 = 7,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,005.80x = 18,016.80 × 7,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,005.80x = 127,382,379.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,382,379.36/12,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.07

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