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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.67, 18,087.45 and 4,270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.67, 18,087.45 and 4,270.95 is: 6,407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.67 : 18,087.45 = 4,270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.67/18,087.45 = 4,270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.67x = 18,087.45 × 4,270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.67x = 77,250,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,250,594.58/12,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,407.29

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