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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.22, 18,137.36 and 4,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.22, 18,137.36 and 4,304.24 is: 6,454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.22 : 18,137.36 = 4,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.22/18,137.36 = 4,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.22x = 18,137.36 × 4,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.22x = 78,067,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,067,550.41/12,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,454.41

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