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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.27, 18,140.03 and 4,195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.27, 18,140.03 and 4,195.33 is: 6,292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.27 : 18,140.03 = 4,195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.27/18,140.03 = 4,195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.27x = 18,140.03 × 4,195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.27x = 76,103,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,103,321.36/12,094.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.51

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