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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.55, 18,050.45 and 6,208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.55, 18,050.45 and 6,208.11 is: 9,292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.55 : 18,050.45 = 6,208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.55/18,050.45 = 6,208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.55x = 18,050.45 × 6,208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.55x = 112,059,148.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,059,148.11/12,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.15

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