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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,067.70, 18,101.55 and 4,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,067.70, 18,101.55 and 4,277.30 is: 6,415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,067.70 : 18,101.55 = 4,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,067.70/18,101.55 = 4,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,067.70x = 18,101.55 × 4,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,067.70x = 77,425,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,425,759.82/12,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.95

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