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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.47, 18,070.73 and 7,130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.47, 18,070.73 and 7,130.25 is: 10,687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.47 : 18,070.73 = 7,130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.47/18,070.73 = 7,130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.47x = 18,070.73 × 7,130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.47x = 128,848,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,848,894.57/12,056.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.12

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