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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,049.20, 18,069.32 and 4,149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,049.20, 18,069.32 and 4,149.51 is: 6,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,049.20 : 18,069.32 = 4,149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,049.20/18,069.32 = 4,149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,049.20x = 18,069.32 × 4,149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,049.20x = 74,978,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,978,803.29/12,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.72

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