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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.13, 18,059.54 and 4,647.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.13, 18,059.54 and 4,647.27 is: 6,964.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.13 : 18,059.54 = 4,647.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.13/18,059.54 = 4,647.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.13x = 18,059.54 × 4,647.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.13x = 83,927,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,927,535.22/12,050.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.87

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