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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,086.48, 18,115.14 and 6,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,086.48, 18,115.14 and 6,239.90 is: 9,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,086.48 : 18,115.14 = 6,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,086.48/18,115.14 = 6,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,086.48x = 18,115.14 × 6,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,086.48x = 113,036,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,036,662.09/12,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.32

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