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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,077.70, 18,109.35 and 6,245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,077.70, 18,109.35 and 6,245.70 is: 9,364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,077.70 : 18,109.35 = 6,245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,077.70/18,109.35 = 6,245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,077.70x = 18,109.35 × 6,245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,077.70x = 113,105,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,105,567.30/12,077.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.83

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