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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.83, 18,041.09 and 4,134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.83, 18,041.09 and 4,134.14 is: 6,199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.83 : 18,041.09 = 4,134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.83/18,041.09 = 4,134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.83x = 18,041.09 × 4,134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.83x = 74,584,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,584,416.24/12,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.44

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