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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,079.20, 18,119.34 and 6,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,079.20, 18,119.34 and 6,247.20 is: 9,371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,079.20 : 18,119.34 = 6,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,079.20/18,119.34 = 6,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,079.20x = 18,119.34 × 6,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,079.20x = 113,195,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,195,140.85/12,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.08

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