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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,047.46, 18,076.65 and 7,126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,047.46, 18,076.65 and 7,126.71 is: 10,693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,047.46 : 18,076.65 = 7,126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,047.46/18,076.65 = 7,126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,047.46x = 18,076.65 × 7,126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,047.46x = 128,827,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,827,042.32/12,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.29

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