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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.80, 18,014.48 and 7,046.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.80, 18,014.48 and 7,046.69 is: 10,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.80 : 18,014.48 = 7,046.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.80/18,014.48 = 7,046.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.80x = 18,014.48 × 7,046.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.80x = 126,942,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,942,330.77/12,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.90

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