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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.50, 18,098.93 and 6,223.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.50, 18,098.93 and 6,223.21 is: 9,337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.50 : 18,098.93 = 6,223.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.50/18,098.93 = 6,223.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.50x = 18,098.93 × 6,223.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.50x = 112,633,442.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,633,442.17/12,062.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,337.49

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