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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.24, 18,002.96 and 7,104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.24, 18,002.96 and 7,104.56 is: 10,630.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.24 : 18,002.96 = 7,104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.24/18,002.96 = 7,104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.24x = 18,002.96 × 7,104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.24x = 127,903,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,903,109.50/12,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.03

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