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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.08, 18,086.44 and 7,128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.08, 18,086.44 and 7,128.36 is: 10,690.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.08 : 18,086.44 = 7,128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.08/18,086.44 = 7,128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.08x = 18,086.44 × 7,128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.08x = 128,926,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,926,655.44/12,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,690.36

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