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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.26, 18,139.25 and 4,195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.26, 18,139.25 and 4,195.94 is: 6,292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.26 : 18,139.25 = 4,195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.26/18,139.25 = 4,195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.26x = 18,139.25 × 4,195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.26x = 76,111,204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,111,204.65/12,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.65

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