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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,046.56, 18,063.36 and 4,249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,046.56, 18,063.36 and 4,249.56 is: 6,372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,046.56 : 18,063.36 = 4,249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,046.56/18,063.36 = 4,249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,046.56x = 18,063.36 × 4,249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,046.56x = 76,761,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,761,332.12/12,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.05

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