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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.08, 18,144.08 and 4,699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.08, 18,144.08 and 4,699.04 is: 7,049.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.08 : 18,144.08 = 4,699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.08/18,144.08 = 4,699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.08x = 18,144.08 × 4,699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.08x = 85,259,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,259,757.68/12,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.71

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