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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529.06, 18,795.14 and 4,095.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529.06, 18,795.14 and 4,095.37 is: 6,143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529.06 : 18,795.14 = 4,095.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529.06/18,795.14 = 4,095.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529.06x = 18,795.14 × 4,095.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529.06x = 76,973,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,973,052.50/12,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.56

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