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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,072.08, 18,095.77 and 4,673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,072.08, 18,095.77 and 4,673.68 is: 7,005.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,072.08 : 18,095.77 = 4,673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,072.08/18,095.77 = 4,673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,072.08x = 18,095.77 × 4,673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,072.08x = 84,573,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,573,838.33/12,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.74

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