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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,006.72, 18,011.45 and 6,164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,006.72, 18,011.45 and 6,164.70 is: 9,247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,006.72 : 18,011.45 = 6,164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,006.72/18,011.45 = 6,164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,006.72x = 18,011.45 × 6,164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,006.72x = 111,035,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,035,064.93/12,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.74

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