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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.51, 18,158.88 and 6,176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.51, 18,158.88 and 6,176.88 is: 9,261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.51 : 18,158.88 = 6,176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.51/18,158.88 = 6,176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.51x = 18,158.88 × 6,176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.51x = 112,165,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,165,222.69/12,111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.04

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