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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,073.08, 18,104.94 and 4,174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,073.08, 18,104.94 and 4,174.14 is: 6,259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,073.08 : 18,104.94 = 4,174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,073.08/18,104.94 = 4,174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,073.08x = 18,104.94 × 4,174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,073.08x = 75,572,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,572,554.25/12,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,259.59

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