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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.70, 18,011.55 and 8,071.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.70, 18,011.55 and 8,071.10 is: 12,106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.70 : 18,011.55 = 8,071.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.70/18,011.55 = 8,071.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.70x = 18,011.55 × 8,071.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.70x = 145,373,021.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,373,021.21/12,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.65

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