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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,067.58, 18,096.35 and 4,667.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,067.58, 18,096.35 and 4,667.78 is: 6,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,067.58 : 18,096.35 = 4,667.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,067.58/18,096.35 = 4,667.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,067.58x = 18,096.35 × 4,667.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,067.58x = 84,469,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,469,666.78/12,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.72

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