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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.89, 18,137.68 and 4,698.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.89, 18,137.68 and 4,698.38 is: 7,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.89 : 18,137.68 = 4,698.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.89/18,137.68 = 4,698.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.89x = 18,137.68 × 4,698.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.89x = 85,217,712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,217,712.96/12,094.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.76

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