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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.20, 18,054.60 and 6,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.20, 18,054.60 and 6,209.20 is: 9,310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.20 : 18,054.60 = 6,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.20/18,054.60 = 6,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.20x = 18,054.60 × 6,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.20x = 112,104,622.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,104,622.32/12,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.09

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