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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.62, 18,139.47 and 4,196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.62, 18,139.47 and 4,196.56 is: 6,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.62 : 18,139.47 = 4,196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.62/18,139.47 = 4,196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.62x = 18,139.47 × 4,196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.62x = 76,123,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,123,374.22/12,101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,290.35

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