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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.60, 18,012.90 and 10,040.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.60, 18,012.90 and 10,040.30 is: 15,060.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.60 : 18,012.90 = 10,040.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.60/18,012.90 = 10,040.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.60x = 18,012.90 × 10,040.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.60x = 180,854,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,854,919.87/12,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,060.45

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