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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.59, 18,282.74 and 4,795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.59, 18,282.74 and 4,795.09 is: 7,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.59 : 18,282.74 = 4,795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.59/18,282.74 = 4,795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.59x = 18,282.74 × 4,795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.59x = 87,667,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,667,314.06/12,190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,191.39

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