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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.06, 18,049.38 and 4,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.06, 18,049.38 and 4,136.44 is: 6,204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.06 : 18,049.38 = 4,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.06/18,049.38 = 4,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.06x = 18,049.38 × 4,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.06x = 74,660,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,660,177.41/12,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.07

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