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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,091.67, 18,129 and 4,689.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,091.67, 18,129 and 4,689.89 is: 7,031.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,091.67 : 18,129 = 4,689.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,091.67/18,129 = 4,689.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,091.67x = 18,129 × 4,689.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,091.67x = 85,023,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,023,015.81/12,091.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.54

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