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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.69, 18,147.93 and 4,705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.69, 18,147.93 and 4,705.25 is: 7,056.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.69 : 18,147.93 = 4,705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.69/18,147.93 = 4,705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.69x = 18,147.93 × 4,705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.69x = 85,390,456.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,390,456.89/12,101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.08

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