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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.26, 18,138.25 and 6,161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.26, 18,138.25 and 6,161.47 is: 9,235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.26 : 18,138.25 = 6,161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.26/18,138.25 = 6,161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.26x = 18,138.25 × 6,161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.26x = 111,758,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,758,262.91/12,101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.26

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