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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,017.13, 18,012.93 and 7,089.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,017.13, 18,012.93 and 7,089.09 is: 10,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,017.13 : 18,012.93 = 7,089.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,017.13/18,012.93 = 7,089.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,017.13x = 18,012.93 × 7,089.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,017.13x = 127,695,281.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,695,281.93/12,017.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.10

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