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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,088.48, 18,093.84 and 6,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,088.48, 18,093.84 and 6,237.12 is: 9,335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,088.48 : 18,093.84 = 6,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,088.48/18,093.84 = 6,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,088.48x = 18,093.84 × 6,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,088.48x = 112,853,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,853,451.34/12,088.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.62

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