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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.06, 18,046.37 and 4,134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.06, 18,046.37 and 4,134.45 is: 6,201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.06 : 18,046.37 = 4,134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.06/18,046.37 = 4,134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.06x = 18,046.37 × 4,134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.06x = 74,611,814.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,611,814.45/12,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.08

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