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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.20, 18,051.30 and 6,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.20, 18,051.30 and 6,202.20 is: 9,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.20 : 18,051.30 = 6,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.20/18,051.30 = 6,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.20x = 18,051.30 × 6,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.20x = 111,957,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,957,772.86/12,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.30

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