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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.97, 18,059.22 and 4,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.97, 18,059.22 and 4,248.96 is: 6,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.97 : 18,059.22 = 4,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.97/18,059.22 = 4,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.97x = 18,059.22 × 4,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.97x = 76,732,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,732,903.41/12,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.12

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