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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.72, 18,136.79 and 6,162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.72, 18,136.79 and 6,162.11 is: 9,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.72 : 18,136.79 = 6,162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.72/18,136.79 = 6,162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.72x = 18,136.79 × 6,162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.72x = 111,760,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,760,923.84/12,096.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.95

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