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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,045.55, 18,063.83 and 4,145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,045.55, 18,063.83 and 4,145.86 is: 6,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,045.55 : 18,063.83 = 4,145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,045.55/18,063.83 = 4,145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,045.55x = 18,063.83 × 4,145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,045.55x = 74,890,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,890,110.24/12,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.24

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