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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,127.92, 18,184.56 and 4,730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,127.92, 18,184.56 and 4,730.96 is: 7,093.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,127.92 : 18,184.56 = 4,730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,127.92/18,184.56 = 4,730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,127.92x = 18,184.56 × 4,730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,127.92x = 86,030,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,030,425.98/12,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.58

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