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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.64, 18,101.55 and 4,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.64, 18,101.55 and 4,672.44 is: 7,008.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.64 : 18,101.55 = 4,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.64/18,101.55 = 4,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.64x = 18,101.55 × 4,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.64x = 84,578,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,578,406.28/12,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.11

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