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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.93, 18,094.50 and 4,663.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.93, 18,094.50 and 4,663.47 is: 6,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.93 : 18,094.50 = 4,663.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.93/18,094.50 = 4,663.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.93x = 18,094.50 × 4,663.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.93x = 84,383,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,383,157.92/12,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.41

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