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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,130.13, 18,161.45 and 6,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,130.13, 18,161.45 and 6,194.20 is: 9,274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,130.13 : 18,161.45 = 6,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,130.13/18,161.45 = 6,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,130.13x = 18,161.45 × 6,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,130.13x = 112,495,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,495,653.59/12,130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.07

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