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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.70, 18,147.24 and 6,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.70, 18,147.24 and 6,552 is: 9,830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.70 : 18,147.24 = 6,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.70/18,147.24 = 6,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.70x = 18,147.24 × 6,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.70x = 118,900,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,900,716.48/12,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.82

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