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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.57, 18,109.36 and 6,516.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.57, 18,109.36 and 6,516.39 is: 9,777.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.57 : 18,109.36 = 6,516.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.57/18,109.36 = 6,516.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.57x = 18,109.36 × 6,516.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.57x = 118,007,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,007,564.48/12,069.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.28

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