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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.97, 18,086.60 and 4,661.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.97, 18,086.60 and 4,661.26 is: 6,992.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.97 : 18,086.60 = 4,661.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.97/18,086.60 = 4,661.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.97x = 18,086.60 × 4,661.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.97x = 84,306,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,306,345.12/12,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.33

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