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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,065.52, 18,086.94 and 6,510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,065.52, 18,086.94 and 6,510.54 is: 9,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,065.52 : 18,086.94 = 6,510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,065.52/18,086.94 = 6,510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,065.52x = 18,086.94 × 6,510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,065.52x = 117,755,746.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,755,746.35/12,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.69

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