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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.70, 18,011.55 and 6,458.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.70, 18,011.55 and 6,458.90 is: 9,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.70 : 18,011.55 = 6,458.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.70/18,011.55 = 6,458.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.70x = 18,011.55 × 6,458.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.70x = 116,334,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,334,800.30/12,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,688.35

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