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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063, 18,095.58 and 3,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063, 18,095.58 and 3,855 is: 5,782.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063 : 18,095.58 = 3,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063/18,095.58 = 3,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063x = 18,095.58 × 3,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063x = 69,758,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,758,460.90/12,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,782.85

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