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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.22, 18,135.86 and 4,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.22, 18,135.86 and 4,303.24 is: 6,452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.22 : 18,135.86 = 4,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.22/18,135.86 = 4,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.22x = 18,135.86 × 4,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.22x = 78,042,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,042,958.19/12,094.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.91

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