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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.24, 18,148.44 and 6,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.24, 18,148.44 and 6,761.92 is: 10,146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.24 : 18,148.44 = 6,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.24/18,148.44 = 6,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.24x = 18,148.44 × 6,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.24x = 122,718,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,718,299.40/12,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,146.84

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