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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.39, 18,064.42 and 7,891.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.39, 18,064.42 and 7,891.19 is: 11,823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.39 : 18,064.42 = 7,891.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.39/18,064.42 = 7,891.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.39x = 18,064.42 × 7,891.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.39x = 142,549,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,549,770.46/12,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,823.59

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