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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.08, 18,145.27 and 4,701.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.08, 18,145.27 and 4,701.11 is: 7,052.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.08 : 18,145.27 = 4,701.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.08/18,145.27 = 4,701.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.08x = 18,145.27 × 4,701.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.08x = 85,302,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,302,898.50/12,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.11

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