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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,065.42, 18,101.06 and 6,127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,065.42, 18,101.06 and 6,127.72 is: 9,193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,065.42 : 18,101.06 = 6,127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,065.42/18,101.06 = 6,127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,065.42x = 18,101.06 × 6,127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,065.42x = 110,918,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,918,227.38/12,065.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.07

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