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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,067.51, 18,103.68 and 4,170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,067.51, 18,103.68 and 4,170.31 is: 6,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,067.51 : 18,103.68 = 4,170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,067.51/18,103.68 = 4,170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,067.51x = 18,103.68 × 4,170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,067.51x = 75,497,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,497,936.89/12,067.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.30

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