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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,092.14, 18,140.53 and 4,194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,092.14, 18,140.53 and 4,194.35 is: 6,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,092.14 : 18,140.53 = 4,194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,092.14/18,140.53 = 4,194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,092.14x = 18,140.53 × 4,194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,092.14x = 76,087,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,087,732.01/12,092.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.33

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