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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,070.27, 18,094.06 and 6,515.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,070.27, 18,094.06 and 6,515.29 is: 9,766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,070.27 : 18,094.06 = 6,515.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,070.27/18,094.06 = 6,515.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,070.27x = 18,094.06 × 6,515.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,070.27x = 117,888,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,888,048.18/12,070.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,766.81

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