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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,044.88, 18,062.63 and 4,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,044.88, 18,062.63 and 4,145.90 is: 6,217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,044.88 : 18,062.63 = 4,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,044.88/18,062.63 = 4,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,044.88x = 18,062.63 × 4,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,044.88x = 74,885,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,885,845.50/12,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.23

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