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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,074.70, 18,112.05 and 6,890.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,074.70, 18,112.05 and 6,890.70 is: 10,336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,074.70 : 18,112.05 = 6,890.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,074.70/18,112.05 = 6,890.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,074.70x = 18,112.05 × 6,890.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,074.70x = 124,804,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,804,702.94/12,074.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,336.05

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