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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.08, 18,243.36 and 6,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.08, 18,243.36 and 6,002.88 is: 9,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.08 : 18,243.36 = 6,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.08/18,243.36 = 6,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.08x = 18,243.36 × 6,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.08x = 109,512,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,512,700.88/12,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.48

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