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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.70, 18,098.58 and 4,666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.70, 18,098.58 and 4,666.15 is: 7,000.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.70 : 18,098.58 = 4,666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.70/18,098.58 = 4,666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.70x = 18,098.58 × 4,666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.70x = 84,450,689.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,450,689.07/12,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,000.40

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