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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.49, 18,073.95 and 7,055.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.49, 18,073.95 and 7,055.17 is: 10,581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.49 : 18,073.95 = 7,055.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.49/18,073.95 = 7,055.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.49x = 18,073.95 × 7,055.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.49x = 127,514,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,514,757.87/12,050.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,581.71

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