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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,097.26, 18,152.91 and 4,706.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,097.26, 18,152.91 and 4,706.82 is: 7,062.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,097.26 : 18,152.91 = 4,706.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,097.26/18,152.91 = 4,706.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,097.26x = 18,152.91 × 4,706.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,097.26x = 85,442,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,442,479.85/12,097.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.96

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