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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.46, 18,079.47 and 4,660.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.46, 18,079.47 and 4,660.11 is: 6,986.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.46 : 18,079.47 = 4,660.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.46/18,079.47 = 4,660.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.46x = 18,079.47 × 4,660.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.46x = 84,252,318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,252,318.94/12,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.41

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