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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,108.76, 18,162.65 and 4,213.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,108.76, 18,162.65 and 4,213.09 is: 6,319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,108.76 : 18,162.65 = 4,213.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,108.76/18,162.65 = 4,213.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,108.76x = 18,162.65 × 4,213.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,108.76x = 76,520,777.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,520,777.74/12,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,319.45

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