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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.92, 18,151.68 and 4,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.92, 18,151.68 and 4,304.80 is: 6,459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.92 : 18,151.68 = 4,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.92/18,151.68 = 4,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.92x = 18,151.68 × 4,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.92x = 78,139,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,139,352.06/12,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.98

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