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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.96, 18,092.60 and 4,665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.96, 18,092.60 and 4,665.26 is: 6,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.96 : 18,092.60 = 4,665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.96/18,092.60 = 4,665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.96x = 18,092.60 × 4,665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.96x = 84,406,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,406,683.08/12,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.34

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