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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,086.67, 18,112.73 and 6,881.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,086.67, 18,112.73 and 6,881.79 is: 10,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,086.67 : 18,112.73 = 6,881.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,086.67/18,112.73 = 6,881.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,086.67x = 18,112.73 × 6,881.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,086.67x = 124,647,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,647,969.78/12,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.85

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