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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,046.42, 18,070.70 and 4,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,046.42, 18,070.70 and 4,150.44 is: 6,226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,046.42 : 18,070.70 = 4,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,046.42/18,070.70 = 4,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,046.42x = 18,070.70 × 4,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,046.42x = 75,001,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,001,335.36/12,046.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,226.03

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