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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.11, 18,117.89 and 8,510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.11, 18,117.89 and 8,510.40 is: 12,785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.11 : 18,117.89 = 8,510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.11/18,117.89 = 8,510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.11x = 18,117.89 × 8,510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.11x = 154,190,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,190,448.50/12,060.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,785.17

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