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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,109.94, 18,166.08 and 4,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,109.94, 18,166.08 and 4,715 is: 7,072.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,109.94 : 18,166.08 = 4,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,109.94/18,166.08 = 4,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,109.94x = 18,166.08 × 4,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,109.94x = 85,653,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,653,067.20/12,109.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.96

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