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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,027.28, 18,028.59 and 6,093.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,027.28, 18,028.59 and 6,093.19 is: 9,133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,027.28 : 18,028.59 = 6,093.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,027.28/18,028.59 = 6,093.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,027.28x = 18,028.59 × 6,093.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,027.28x = 109,851,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,851,624.30/12,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.54

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