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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,407.70, 18,611.55 and 8,030.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,407.70, 18,611.55 and 8,030.10 is: 12,045.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,407.70 : 18,611.55 = 8,030.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,407.70/18,611.55 = 8,030.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,407.70x = 18,611.55 × 8,030.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,407.70x = 149,452,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,452,607.66/12,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.15

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