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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103.43, 18,152.63 and 4,707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103.43, 18,152.63 and 4,707.72 is: 7,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103.43 : 18,152.63 = 4,707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103.43/18,152.63 = 4,707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103.43x = 18,152.63 × 4,707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103.43x = 85,457,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,457,475.77/12,103.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.60

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