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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,087.70, 18,131.55 and 6,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,087.70, 18,131.55 and 6,255.70 is: 9,383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,087.70 : 18,131.55 = 6,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,087.70/18,131.55 = 6,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,087.70x = 18,131.55 × 6,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,087.70x = 113,425,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,425,537.34/12,087.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.55

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