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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,086.21, 18,122.79 and 4,688.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,086.21, 18,122.79 and 4,688.69 is: 7,030.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,086.21 : 18,122.79 = 4,688.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,086.21/18,122.79 = 4,688.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,086.21x = 18,122.79 × 4,688.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,086.21x = 84,972,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,972,044.84/12,086.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.49

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