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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.92, 18,071.40 and 4,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.92, 18,071.40 and 4,658.52 is: 6,982.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.92 : 18,071.40 = 4,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.92/18,071.40 = 4,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.92x = 18,071.40 × 4,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.92x = 84,185,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,185,978.33/12,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.96

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