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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,083.70, 18,126.09 and 6,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,083.70, 18,126.09 and 6,251.70 is: 9,377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,083.70 : 18,126.09 = 6,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,083.70/18,126.09 = 6,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,083.70x = 18,126.09 × 6,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,083.70x = 113,318,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,318,876.85/12,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.83

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