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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,092.87, 18,143.96 and 4,702.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,092.87, 18,143.96 and 4,702.53 is: 7,055.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,092.87 : 18,143.96 = 4,702.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,092.87/18,143.96 = 4,702.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,092.87x = 18,143.96 × 4,702.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,092.87x = 85,322,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,322,516.22/12,092.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.61

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