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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103.72, 18,156.69 and 4,708.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103.72, 18,156.69 and 4,708.73 is: 7,063.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103.72 : 18,156.69 = 4,708.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103.72/18,156.69 = 4,708.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103.72x = 18,156.69 × 4,708.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103.72x = 85,494,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,494,996.30/12,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.53

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