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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,093.88, 18,138.90 and 4,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,093.88, 18,138.90 and 4,088.52 is: 6,132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,093.88 : 18,138.90 = 4,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,093.88/18,138.90 = 4,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,093.88x = 18,138.90 × 4,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,093.88x = 74,161,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,161,255.43/12,093.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.13

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