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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.59, 18,238.47 and 6,241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.59, 18,238.47 and 6,241.47 is: 9,354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.59 : 18,238.47 = 6,241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.59/18,238.47 = 6,241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.59x = 18,238.47 × 6,241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.59x = 113,834,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,834,863.35/12,169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.04

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