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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.72, 18,162.54 and 7,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.72, 18,162.54 and 7,424.08 is: 11,148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.72 : 18,162.54 = 7,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.72/18,162.54 = 7,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.72x = 18,162.54 × 7,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.72x = 134,840,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,840,149.96/12,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,148.68

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