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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,047.70, 18,059.40 and 5,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,047.70, 18,059.40 and 5,478.60 is: 8,212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,047.70 : 18,059.40 = 5,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,047.70/18,059.40 = 5,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,047.70x = 18,059.40 × 5,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,047.70x = 98,940,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,940,228.84/12,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.37

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