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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.80, 18,006.30 and 4,609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.80, 18,006.30 and 4,609.80 is: 6,912.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.80 : 18,006.30 = 4,609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.80/18,006.30 = 4,609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.80x = 18,006.30 × 4,609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.80x = 83,005,441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,005,441.74/12,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,912.63

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