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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.69, 18,091.46 and 4,264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.69, 18,091.46 and 4,264.21 is: 6,399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.69 : 18,091.46 = 4,264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.69/18,091.46 = 4,264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.69x = 18,091.46 × 4,264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.69x = 77,145,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,145,784.65/12,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.12

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