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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.76, 18,099.44 and 6,218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.76, 18,099.44 and 6,218.04 is: 9,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.76 : 18,099.44 = 6,218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.76/18,099.44 = 6,218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.76x = 18,099.44 × 6,218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.76x = 112,543,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,543,041.90/12,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.11

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