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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.92, 18,098.80 and 6,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.92, 18,098.80 and 6,126.20 is: 9,190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.92 : 18,098.80 = 6,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.92/18,098.80 = 6,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.92x = 18,098.80 × 6,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.92x = 110,876,868.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,876,868.56/12,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.78

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