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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,019.08, 18,031.08 and 4,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,019.08, 18,031.08 and 4,122.16 is: 6,184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,019.08 : 18,031.08 = 4,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,019.08/18,031.08 = 4,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,019.08x = 18,031.08 × 4,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,019.08x = 74,326,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,326,996.73/12,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.08

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