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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,042.72, 18,060.36 and 4,249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,042.72, 18,060.36 and 4,249.71 is: 6,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,042.72 : 18,060.36 = 4,249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,042.72/18,060.36 = 4,249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,042.72x = 18,060.36 × 4,249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,042.72x = 76,751,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,751,292.50/12,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,373.25

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