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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.46, 18,054.96 and 7,869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.46, 18,054.96 and 7,869.34 is: 11,810.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.46 : 18,054.96 = 7,869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.46/18,054.96 = 7,869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.46x = 18,054.96 × 7,869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.46x = 142,080,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,080,618.93/12,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.07

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