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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,015.30, 18,008.55 and 6,168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,015.30, 18,008.55 and 6,168.90 is: 9,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,015.30 : 18,008.55 = 6,168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,015.30/18,008.55 = 6,168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,015.30x = 18,008.55 × 6,168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,015.30x = 111,092,944.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,092,944.10/12,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.96

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