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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,046.28, 18,069.42 and 4,250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,046.28, 18,069.42 and 4,250.12 is: 6,375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,046.28 : 18,069.42 = 4,250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,046.28/18,069.42 = 4,250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,046.28x = 18,069.42 × 4,250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,046.28x = 76,797,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,797,203.33/12,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.18

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