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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,053.79, 18,081.88 and 4,155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,053.79, 18,081.88 and 4,155.24 is: 6,233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,053.79 : 18,081.88 = 4,155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,053.79/18,081.88 = 4,155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,053.79x = 18,081.88 × 4,155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,053.79x = 75,134,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,134,592.83/12,053.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.28

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