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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,057.67, 18,061.80 and 7,112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,057.67, 18,061.80 and 7,112.35 is: 10,653.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,057.67 : 18,061.80 = 7,112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,057.67/18,061.80 = 7,112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,057.67x = 18,061.80 × 7,112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,057.67x = 128,461,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,461,843.23/12,057.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,653.95

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