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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.20, 18,089.52 and 6,222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.20, 18,089.52 and 6,222.88 is: 9,334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.20 : 18,089.52 = 6,222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.20/18,089.52 = 6,222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.20x = 18,089.52 × 6,222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.20x = 112,568,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,568,912.22/12,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.69

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