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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,070.38, 18,107.40 and 4,277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,070.38, 18,107.40 and 4,277.38 is: 6,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,070.38 : 18,107.40 = 4,277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,070.38/18,107.40 = 4,277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,070.38x = 18,107.40 × 4,277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,070.38x = 77,452,230.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,452,230.61/12,070.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.72

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