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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.48, 18,105.84 and 6,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.48, 18,105.84 and 6,245.12 is: 9,347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.48 : 18,105.84 = 6,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.48/18,105.84 = 6,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.48x = 18,105.84 × 6,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.48x = 113,073,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,073,143.50/12,096.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.61

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