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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.23, 18,143.61 and 4,196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.23, 18,143.61 and 4,196.40 is: 6,295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.23 : 18,143.61 = 4,196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.23/18,143.61 = 4,196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.23x = 18,143.61 × 4,196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.23x = 76,137,845.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,137,845.00/12,094.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.39

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