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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.85, 18,012.78 and 4,110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.85, 18,012.78 and 4,110.08 is: 6,165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.85 : 18,012.78 = 4,110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.85/18,012.78 = 4,110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.85x = 18,012.78 × 4,110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.85x = 74,033,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,033,876.76/12,007.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,165.46

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