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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.82, 18,078.15 and 4,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.82, 18,078.15 and 4,151.38 is: 6,227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.82 : 18,078.15 = 4,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.82/18,078.15 = 4,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.82x = 18,078.15 × 4,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.82x = 75,049,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,049,225.15/12,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.73

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