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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.78, 18,132.74 and 4,302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.78, 18,132.74 and 4,302.78 is: 6,450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.78 : 18,132.74 = 4,302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.78/18,132.74 = 4,302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.78x = 18,132.74 × 4,302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.78x = 78,021,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,021,191.02/12,095.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,450.28

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