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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.73, 18,079.23 and 4,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.73, 18,079.23 and 4,256.08 is: 6,384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.73 : 18,079.23 = 4,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.73/18,079.23 = 4,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.73x = 18,079.23 × 4,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.73x = 76,946,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,946,558.82/12,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.16

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