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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,043.24, 18,075.72 and 7,117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,043.24, 18,075.72 and 7,117.36 is: 10,682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,043.24 : 18,075.72 = 7,117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,043.24/18,075.72 = 7,117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,043.24x = 18,075.72 × 7,117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,043.24x = 128,651,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,651,406.50/12,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,682.46

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