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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.56, 18,072.19 and 7,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.56, 18,072.19 and 7,118.88 is: 10,676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.56 : 18,072.19 = 7,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.56/18,072.19 = 7,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.56x = 18,072.19 × 7,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.56x = 128,653,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,653,751.95/12,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,676.16

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