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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.70, 18,013.05 and 5,447.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.70, 18,013.05 and 5,447.70 is: 8,171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.70 : 18,013.05 = 5,447.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.70/18,013.05 = 5,447.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.70x = 18,013.05 × 5,447.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.70x = 98,129,692.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,129,692.49/12,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.55

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