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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,046.11, 18,064.68 and 4,146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,046.11, 18,064.68 and 4,146.42 is: 6,218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,046.11 : 18,064.68 = 4,146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,046.11/18,064.68 = 4,146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,046.11x = 18,064.68 × 4,146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,046.11x = 74,903,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,903,750.45/12,046.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.09

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