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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.62, 18,125.01 and 6,535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.62, 18,125.01 and 6,535.98 is: 9,794.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.62 : 18,125.01 = 6,535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.62/18,125.01 = 6,535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.62x = 18,125.01 × 6,535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.62x = 118,464,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,464,702.86/12,094.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,794.83

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