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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.84, 18,048.06 and 7,039.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.84, 18,048.06 and 7,039.66 is: 10,556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.84 : 18,048.06 = 7,039.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.84/18,048.06 = 7,039.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.84x = 18,048.06 × 7,039.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.84x = 127,052,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,052,206.06/12,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,556.16

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