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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.54, 18,046.20 and 6,108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.54, 18,046.20 and 6,108.15 is: 9,160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.54 : 18,046.20 = 6,108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.54/18,046.20 = 6,108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.54x = 18,046.20 × 6,108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.54x = 110,228,896.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,228,896.53/12,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.14

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