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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,105.55, 18,159.50 and 4,710.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,105.55, 18,159.50 and 4,710.61 is: 7,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,105.55 : 18,159.50 = 4,710.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,105.55/18,159.50 = 4,710.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,105.55x = 18,159.50 × 4,710.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,105.55x = 85,542,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,542,219.72/12,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.37

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