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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.27, 18,143.03 and 4,197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.27, 18,143.03 and 4,197.33 is: 6,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.27 : 18,143.03 = 4,197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.27/18,143.03 = 4,197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.27x = 18,143.03 × 4,197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.27x = 76,152,263.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,152,263.12/12,096.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.52

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