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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,295.70, 18,441.15 and 4,087.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,295.70, 18,441.15 and 4,087.70 is: 6,130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,295.70 : 18,441.15 = 4,087.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,295.70/18,441.15 = 4,087.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,295.70x = 18,441.15 × 4,087.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,295.70x = 75,381,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,381,888.86/12,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.75

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