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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.69, 18,059.63 and 7,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.69, 18,059.63 and 7,660.28 is: 11,479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.69 : 18,059.63 = 7,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.69/18,059.63 = 7,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.69x = 18,059.63 × 7,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.69x = 138,341,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,341,822.50/12,050.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,479.99

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