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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.68, 18,055.68 and 8,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.68, 18,055.68 and 8,348.50 is: 12,502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.68 : 18,055.68 = 8,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.68/18,055.68 = 8,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.68x = 18,055.68 × 8,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.68x = 150,737,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,737,844.48/12,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.43

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