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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,057.15, 18,062.87 and 7,112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,057.15, 18,062.87 and 7,112.07 is: 10,654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,057.15 : 18,062.87 = 7,112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,057.15/18,062.87 = 7,112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,057.15x = 18,062.87 × 7,112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,057.15x = 128,464,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,464,360.28/12,057.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.62

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