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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.54, 18,044.70 and 6,107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.54, 18,044.70 and 6,107.15 is: 9,158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.54 : 18,044.70 = 6,107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.54/18,044.70 = 6,107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.54x = 18,044.70 × 6,107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.54x = 110,201,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,201,599.38/12,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.64

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