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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.88, 18,065.52 and 4,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.88, 18,065.52 and 4,251.30 is: 6,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.88 : 18,065.52 = 4,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.88/18,065.52 = 4,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.88x = 18,065.52 × 4,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.88x = 76,801,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,801,945.18/12,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.90

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