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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.10, 18,058.35 and 10,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.10, 18,058.35 and 10,109.30 is: 15,200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.10 : 18,058.35 = 10,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.10/18,058.35 = 10,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.10x = 18,058.35 × 10,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.10x = 182,557,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,557,277.66/12,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,200.31

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