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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,057.56, 18,081.84 and 4,157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,057.56, 18,081.84 and 4,157.84 is: 6,235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,057.56 : 18,081.84 = 4,157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,057.56/18,081.84 = 4,157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,057.56x = 18,081.84 × 4,157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,057.56x = 75,181,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,181,397.63/12,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,235.21

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