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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,085.08, 18,113.96 and 6,526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,085.08, 18,113.96 and 6,526.04 is: 9,781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,085.08 : 18,113.96 = 6,526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,085.08/18,113.96 = 6,526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,085.08x = 18,113.96 × 6,526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,085.08x = 118,212,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,212,427.52/12,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,781.68

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