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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.80, 18,062.70 and 6,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.80, 18,062.70 and 6,209.80 is: 9,314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.80 : 18,062.70 = 6,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.80/18,062.70 = 6,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.80x = 18,062.70 × 6,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.80x = 112,165,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,165,754.46/12,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.70

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