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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,078.70, 18,110.85 and 6,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,078.70, 18,110.85 and 6,246.70 is: 9,366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,078.70 : 18,110.85 = 6,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,078.70/18,110.85 = 6,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,078.70x = 18,110.85 × 6,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,078.70x = 113,133,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,133,046.70/12,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.33

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