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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,102.52, 18,137.04 and 6,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,102.52, 18,137.04 and 6,247.12 is: 9,362.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,102.52 : 18,137.04 = 6,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,102.52/18,137.04 = 6,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,102.52x = 18,137.04 × 6,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,102.52x = 113,304,265.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,304,265.32/12,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.04

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