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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.16, 18,090.60 and 4,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.16, 18,090.60 and 4,266.24 is: 6,400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.16 : 18,090.60 = 4,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.16/18,090.60 = 4,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.16x = 18,090.60 × 4,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.16x = 77,178,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,178,841.34/12,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.02

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