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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,067.74, 18,095.99 and 4,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,067.74, 18,095.99 and 4,572.72 is: 6,856.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,067.74 : 18,095.99 = 4,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,067.74/18,095.99 = 4,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,067.74x = 18,095.99 × 4,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,067.74x = 82,747,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,747,872.53/12,067.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.95

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