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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.93, 18,093.88 and 4,570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.93, 18,093.88 and 4,570.72 is: 6,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.93 : 18,093.88 = 4,570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.93/18,093.88 = 4,570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.93x = 18,093.88 × 4,570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.93x = 82,702,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,702,002.53/12,071.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.77

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