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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,199.64, 18,302.03 and 4,703.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,199.64, 18,302.03 and 4,703.39 is: 7,056.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,199.64 : 18,302.03 = 4,703.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,199.64/18,302.03 = 4,703.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,199.64x = 18,302.03 × 4,703.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,199.64x = 86,081,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,081,469.85/12,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.07

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