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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,141.68, 18,206.24 and 6,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,141.68, 18,206.24 and 6,217.60 is: 9,323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,141.68 : 18,206.24 = 6,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,141.68/18,206.24 = 6,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,141.68x = 18,206.24 × 6,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,141.68x = 113,199,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,199,117.82/12,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.18

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