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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,005.40, 17,999.10 and 6,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,005.40, 17,999.10 and 6,166.20 is: 9,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,005.40 : 17,999.10 = 6,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,005.40/17,999.10 = 6,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,005.40x = 17,999.10 × 6,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,005.40x = 110,986,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,986,050.42/12,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.68

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