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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,371.58, 18,555.36 and 4,051.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,371.58, 18,555.36 and 4,051.47 is: 6,076.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,371.58 : 18,555.36 = 4,051.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,371.58/18,555.36 = 4,051.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,371.58x = 18,555.36 × 4,051.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,371.58x = 75,176,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,176,484.38/12,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.55

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