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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.32, 18,146.04 and 6,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.32, 18,146.04 and 6,247.28 is: 9,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.32 : 18,146.04 = 6,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.32/18,146.04 = 6,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.32x = 18,146.04 × 6,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.32x = 113,363,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,363,392.77/12,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.28

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