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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,122.56, 18,185.92 and 6,203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,122.56, 18,185.92 and 6,203.33 is: 9,306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,122.56 : 18,185.92 = 6,203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,122.56/18,185.92 = 6,203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,122.56x = 18,185.92 × 6,203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,122.56x = 112,813,327.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,813,327.17/12,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.06

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