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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.80, 18,042.30 and 6,757.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.80, 18,042.30 and 6,757.80 is: 10,141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.80 : 18,042.30 = 6,757.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.80/18,042.30 = 6,757.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.80x = 18,042.30 × 6,757.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.80x = 121,926,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,926,254.94/12,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.25

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