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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.27, 18,141.53 and 4,196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.27, 18,141.53 and 4,196.33 is: 6,294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.27 : 18,141.53 = 4,196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.27/18,141.53 = 4,196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.27x = 18,141.53 × 4,196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.27x = 76,127,846.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,127,846.58/12,095.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.02

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