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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.08, 18,064.68 and 4,643.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.08, 18,064.68 and 4,643.56 is: 6,966.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.08 : 18,064.68 = 4,643.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.08/18,064.68 = 4,643.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.08x = 18,064.68 × 4,643.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.08x = 83,884,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,884,425.46/12,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.52

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