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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,097.73, 18,151.80 and 6,258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,097.73, 18,151.80 and 6,258.44 is: 9,390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,097.73 : 18,151.80 = 6,258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,097.73/18,151.80 = 6,258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,097.73x = 18,151.80 × 6,258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,097.73x = 113,601,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,601,973.10/12,097.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.35

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