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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.08, 18,086.94 and 4,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.08, 18,086.94 and 4,162.14 is: 6,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.08 : 18,086.94 = 4,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.08/18,086.94 = 4,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.08x = 18,086.94 × 4,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.08x = 75,280,376.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,280,376.45/12,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.59

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