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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.63, 18,082.97 and 4,267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.63, 18,082.97 and 4,267.43 is: 6,398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.63 : 18,082.97 = 4,267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.63/18,082.97 = 4,267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.63x = 18,082.97 × 4,267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.63x = 77,167,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,167,787.33/12,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.85

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