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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,112.80, 18,146.40 and 6,902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,112.80, 18,146.40 and 6,902.88 is: 10,341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,112.80 : 18,146.40 = 6,902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,112.80/18,146.40 = 6,902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,112.80x = 18,146.40 × 6,902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,112.80x = 125,262,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,262,421.63/12,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.33

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