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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.63, 18,148.87 and 4,698.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.63, 18,148.87 and 4,698.13 is: 7,049.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.63 : 18,148.87 = 4,698.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.63/18,148.87 = 4,698.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.63x = 18,148.87 × 4,698.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.63x = 85,265,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,265,750.61/12,094.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.88

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