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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.10, 18,108.45 and 4,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.10, 18,108.45 and 4,279.30 is: 6,419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.10 : 18,108.45 = 4,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.10/18,108.45 = 4,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.10x = 18,108.45 × 4,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.10x = 77,491,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,491,490.09/12,071.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.59

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