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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.57, 18,020.97 and 7,597.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.57, 18,020.97 and 7,597.19 is: 11,369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.57 : 18,020.97 = 7,597.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.57/18,020.97 = 7,597.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.57x = 18,020.97 × 7,597.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.57x = 136,908,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,908,642.97/12,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,369.67

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