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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,027.85, 18,043.85 and 4,129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,027.85, 18,043.85 and 4,129.99 is: 6,195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,027.85 : 18,043.85 = 4,129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,027.85/18,043.85 = 4,129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,027.85x = 18,043.85 × 4,129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,027.85x = 74,520,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,520,899.41/12,027.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.70

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