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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.20, 18,091.80 and 10,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.20, 18,091.80 and 10,117.20 is: 15,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.20 : 18,091.80 = 10,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.20/18,091.80 = 10,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.20x = 18,091.80 × 10,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.20x = 183,038,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,038,358.96/12,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,175.80

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