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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.46, 18,097.56 and 4,671.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.46, 18,097.56 and 4,671.54 is: 7,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.46 : 18,097.56 = 4,671.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.46/18,097.56 = 4,671.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.46x = 18,097.56 × 4,671.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.46x = 84,543,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,543,475.44/12,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.32

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