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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.15, 18,141.35 and 4,196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.15, 18,141.35 and 4,196.21 is: 6,293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.15 : 18,141.35 = 4,196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.15/18,141.35 = 4,196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.15x = 18,141.35 × 4,196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.15x = 76,124,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,124,802.60/12,095.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,293.83

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