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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,043.97, 18,062.22 and 4,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,043.97, 18,062.22 and 4,250.96 is: 6,375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,043.97 : 18,062.22 = 4,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,043.97/18,062.22 = 4,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,043.97x = 18,062.22 × 4,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,043.97x = 76,781,774.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,781,774.73/12,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.12

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