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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.91, 18,038.70 and 6,410.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.91, 18,038.70 and 6,410.78 is: 9,612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.91 : 18,038.70 = 6,410.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.91/18,038.70 = 6,410.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.91x = 18,038.70 × 6,410.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.91x = 115,642,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,642,137.19/12,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.88

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