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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.28, 18,145.83 and 5,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.28, 18,145.83 and 5,071.44 is: 7,608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.28 : 18,145.83 = 5,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.28/18,145.83 = 5,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.28x = 18,145.83 × 5,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.28x = 92,025,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,025,488.10/12,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.38

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