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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,042.92, 18,059.70 and 4,143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,042.92, 18,059.70 and 4,143.93 is: 6,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,042.92 : 18,059.70 = 4,143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,042.92/18,059.70 = 4,143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,042.92x = 18,059.70 × 4,143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,042.92x = 74,838,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,838,132.62/12,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.29

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