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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.64, 18,104.40 and 6,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.64, 18,104.40 and 6,244.20 is: 9,346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.64 : 18,104.40 = 6,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.64/18,104.40 = 6,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.64x = 18,104.40 × 6,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.64x = 113,047,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,047,494.48/12,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.14

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