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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,066.49, 18,102.14 and 4,169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,066.49, 18,102.14 and 4,169.29 is: 6,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,066.49 : 18,102.14 = 4,169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,066.49/18,102.14 = 4,169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,066.49x = 18,102.14 × 4,169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,066.49x = 75,473,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,473,036.45/12,066.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,254.76

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