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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,102.81, 18,155.34 and 4,707.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,102.81, 18,155.34 and 4,707.83 is: 7,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,102.81 : 18,155.34 = 4,707.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,102.81/18,155.34 = 4,707.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,102.81x = 18,155.34 × 4,707.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,102.81x = 85,472,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,472,254.31/12,102.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.18

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