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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.06, 18,012.39 and 4,215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.06, 18,012.39 and 4,215.25 is: 6,323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.06 : 18,012.39 = 4,215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.06/18,012.39 = 4,215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.06x = 18,012.39 × 4,215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.06x = 75,926,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,926,726.95/12,007.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.51

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