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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.04, 18,068.10 and 10,979.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.04, 18,068.10 and 10,979.28 is: 16,379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.04 : 18,068.10 = 10,979.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.04/18,068.10 = 10,979.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.04x = 18,068.10 × 10,979.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.04x = 198,374,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,374,728.97/12,111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,379.66

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