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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.73, 18,093.96 and 4,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.73, 18,093.96 and 4,269.72 is: 6,404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.73 : 18,093.96 = 4,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.73/18,093.96 = 4,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.73x = 18,093.96 × 4,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.73x = 77,256,142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,256,142.89/12,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,404.53

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