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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,105.60, 18,161.10 and 4,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,105.60, 18,161.10 and 4,709.40 is: 7,065.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,105.60 : 18,161.10 = 4,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,105.60/18,161.10 = 4,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,105.60x = 18,161.10 × 4,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,105.60x = 85,527,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,527,884.34/12,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.15

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