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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.70, 18,085.05 and 7,682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.70, 18,085.05 and 7,682.70 is: 11,524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.70 : 18,085.05 = 7,682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.70/18,085.05 = 7,682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.70x = 18,085.05 × 7,682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.70x = 138,942,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,942,013.64/12,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.05

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