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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.70, 18,047.55 and 6,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.70, 18,047.55 and 6,847.70 is: 10,271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.70 : 18,047.55 = 6,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.70/18,047.55 = 6,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.70x = 18,047.55 × 6,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.70x = 123,584,208.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,584,208.14/12,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.55

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