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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.37, 18,147.72 and 4,705.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.37, 18,147.72 and 4,705.05 is: 7,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.37 : 18,147.72 = 4,705.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.37/18,147.72 = 4,705.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.37x = 18,147.72 × 4,705.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.37x = 85,385,929.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,385,929.99/12,095.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.39

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