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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,082.40, 18,114.60 and 6,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,082.40, 18,114.60 and 6,243.20 is: 9,360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,082.40 : 18,114.60 = 6,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,082.40/18,114.60 = 6,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,082.40x = 18,114.60 × 6,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,082.40x = 113,093,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,093,070.72/12,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.15

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