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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.71, 18,047.80 and 4,134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.71, 18,047.80 and 4,134.14 is: 6,201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.71 : 18,047.80 = 4,134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.71/18,047.80 = 4,134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.71x = 18,047.80 × 4,134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.71x = 74,612,091.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,612,091.25/12,031.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.29

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