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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.36, 18,038.82 and 6,409.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.36, 18,038.82 and 6,409.87 is: 9,610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.36 : 18,038.82 = 6,409.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.36/18,038.82 = 6,409.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.36x = 18,038.82 × 6,409.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.36x = 115,626,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,626,491.15/12,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,610.43

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