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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.70, 18,014.55 and 6,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.70, 18,014.55 and 6,166.90 is: 9,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.70 : 18,014.55 = 6,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.70/18,014.55 = 6,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.70x = 18,014.55 × 6,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.70x = 111,093,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,093,928.40/12,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.35

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