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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.14, 18,073.72 and 4,152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.14, 18,073.72 and 4,152.45 is: 6,227.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.14 : 18,073.72 = 4,152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.14/18,073.72 = 4,152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.14x = 18,073.72 × 4,152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.14x = 75,050,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,050,197.85/12,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.13

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