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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.49, 18,193.05 and 4,729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.49, 18,193.05 and 4,729.30 is: 7,091.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.49 : 18,193.05 = 4,729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.49/18,193.05 = 4,729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.49x = 18,193.05 × 4,729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.49x = 86,040,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,040,422.97/12,133.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.16

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