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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,099.19, 18,141.72 and 4,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,099.19, 18,141.72 and 4,695 is: 7,039.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,099.19 : 18,141.72 = 4,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,099.19/18,141.72 = 4,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,099.19x = 18,141.72 × 4,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,099.19x = 85,175,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,175,375.40/12,099.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.76

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