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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.84, 18,099.41 and 4,665.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.84, 18,099.41 and 4,665.71 is: 6,999.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.84 : 18,099.41 = 4,665.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.84/18,099.41 = 4,665.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.84x = 18,099.41 × 4,665.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.84x = 84,446,484.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,446,484.41/12,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.97

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