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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.61, 18,146.97 and 3,776.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.61, 18,146.97 and 3,776.44 is: 5,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.61 : 18,146.97 = 3,776.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.61/18,146.97 = 3,776.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.61x = 18,146.97 × 3,776.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.61x = 68,530,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,530,943.39/12,096.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.30

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