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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.47, 18,041.20 and 4,130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.47, 18,041.20 and 4,130.74 is: 6,194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.47 : 18,041.20 = 4,130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.47/18,041.20 = 4,130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.47x = 18,041.20 × 4,130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.47x = 74,523,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,523,451.06/12,030.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,194.56

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