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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.80, 18,048.66 and 4,131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.80, 18,048.66 and 4,131.15 is: 6,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.80 : 18,048.66 = 4,131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.80/18,048.66 = 4,131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.80x = 18,048.66 × 4,131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.80x = 74,561,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,561,721.76/12,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.05

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