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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.84, 18,143.40 and 4,699.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.84, 18,143.40 and 4,699.87 is: 7,050.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.84 : 18,143.40 = 4,699.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.84/18,143.40 = 4,699.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.84x = 18,143.40 × 4,699.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.84x = 85,271,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,271,621.36/12,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.25

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