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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.40, 18,207.72 and 6,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.40, 18,207.72 and 6,294.24 is: 9,428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.40 : 18,207.72 = 6,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.40/18,207.72 = 6,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.40x = 18,207.72 × 6,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.40x = 114,603,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,603,759.53/12,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.22

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