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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,004.80, 18,007.20 and 6,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,004.80, 18,007.20 and 6,172.80 is: 9,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,004.80 : 18,007.20 = 6,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,004.80/18,007.20 = 6,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,004.80x = 18,007.20 × 6,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,004.80x = 111,154,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,154,844.16/12,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.20

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