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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.35, 18,106.44 and 4,172.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.35, 18,106.44 and 4,172.15 is: 6,259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.35 : 18,106.44 = 4,172.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.35/18,106.44 = 4,172.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.35x = 18,106.44 × 4,172.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.35x = 75,542,783.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,542,783.65/12,069.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,259.06

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