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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,049.07, 18,073.02 and 3,164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,049.07, 18,073.02 and 3,164.18 is: 4,746.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,049.07 : 18,073.02 = 3,164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,049.07/18,073.02 = 3,164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,049.07x = 18,073.02 × 3,164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,049.07x = 57,186,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,186,198.06/12,049.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.11

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