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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,100.67, 18,137.40 and 6,160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,100.67, 18,137.40 and 6,160.89 is: 9,234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,100.67 : 18,137.40 = 6,160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,100.67/18,137.40 = 6,160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,100.67x = 18,137.40 × 6,160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,100.67x = 111,742,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,742,481.37/12,100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.40

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