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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,123.33, 18,194.72 and 6,281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,123.33, 18,194.72 and 6,281.61 is: 9,427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,123.33 : 18,194.72 = 6,281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,123.33/18,194.72 = 6,281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,123.33x = 18,194.72 × 6,281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,123.33x = 114,292,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,292,103.69/12,123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.45

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