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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,016.13, 18,011.43 and 7,088.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,016.13, 18,011.43 and 7,088.09 is: 10,624.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,016.13 : 18,011.43 = 7,088.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,016.13/18,011.43 = 7,088.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,016.13x = 18,011.43 × 7,088.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,016.13x = 127,666,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,666,636.87/12,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.61

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