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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,099.33, 18,149.68 and 4,308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,099.33, 18,149.68 and 4,308.14 is: 6,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,099.33 : 18,149.68 = 4,308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,099.33/18,149.68 = 4,308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,099.33x = 18,149.68 × 4,308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,099.33x = 78,191,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,191,354.89/12,099.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.45

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