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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.56, 18,088.76 and 3,174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.56, 18,088.76 and 3,174.68 is: 4,761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.56 : 18,088.76 = 3,174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.56/18,088.76 = 3,174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.56x = 18,088.76 × 3,174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.56x = 57,426,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,426,024.60/12,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.87

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