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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.52, 18,145.82 and 4,699.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.52, 18,145.82 and 4,699.22 is: 7,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.52 : 18,145.82 = 4,699.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.52/18,145.82 = 4,699.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.52x = 18,145.82 × 4,699.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.52x = 85,271,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,271,200.26/12,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.40

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