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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,011.56, 18,013.69 and 7,079.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,011.56, 18,013.69 and 7,079.88 is: 10,617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,011.56 : 18,013.69 = 7,079.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,011.56/18,013.69 = 7,079.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,011.56x = 18,013.69 × 7,079.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,011.56x = 127,534,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,534,763.56/12,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.67

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