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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.53, 18,021.01 and 6,098.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.53, 18,021.01 and 6,098.23 is: 9,134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.53 : 18,021.01 = 6,098.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.53/18,021.01 = 6,098.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.53x = 18,021.01 × 6,098.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.53x = 109,896,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,896,173.71/12,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.01

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