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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.02, 18,046.42 and 4,135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.02, 18,046.42 and 4,135.07 is: 6,201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.02 : 18,046.42 = 4,135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.02/18,046.42 = 4,135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.02x = 18,046.42 × 4,135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.02x = 74,623,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,623,209.95/12,034.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.02

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