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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.58, 18,015.87 and 6,086.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.58, 18,015.87 and 6,086.54 is: 9,129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.58 : 18,015.87 = 6,086.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.58/18,015.87 = 6,086.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.58x = 18,015.87 × 6,086.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.58x = 109,654,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,654,347.02/12,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.81

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