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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,090.06, 18,135.36 and 6,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,090.06, 18,135.36 and 6,885 is: 10,327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,090.06 : 18,135.36 = 6,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,090.06/18,135.36 = 6,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,090.06x = 18,135.36 × 6,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,090.06x = 124,861,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,861,953.60/12,090.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.65

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