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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,002.13, 18,004.71 and 4,106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,002.13, 18,004.71 and 4,106.18 is: 6,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,002.13 : 18,004.71 = 4,106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,002.13/18,004.71 = 4,106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,002.13x = 18,004.71 × 4,106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,002.13x = 73,930,490.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,930,490.08/12,002.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.78

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