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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.85, 18,091.93 and 6,223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.85, 18,091.93 and 6,223.89 is: 9,329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.85 : 18,091.93 = 6,223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.85/18,091.93 = 6,223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.85x = 18,091.93 × 6,223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.85x = 112,602,182.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,602,182.21/12,068.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.98

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