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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.08, 18,008.58 and 4,114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.08, 18,008.58 and 4,114.27 is: 6,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.08 : 18,008.58 = 4,114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.08/18,008.58 = 4,114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.08x = 18,008.58 × 4,114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.08x = 74,092,073.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,092,073.93/12,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.10

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