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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,046.92, 18,070.92 and 4,256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,046.92, 18,070.92 and 4,256.88 is: 6,385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,046.92 : 18,070.92 = 4,256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,046.92/18,070.92 = 4,256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,046.92x = 18,070.92 × 4,256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,046.92x = 76,925,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,925,737.93/12,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,385.51

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