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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,224.08, 18,318.84 and 6,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,224.08, 18,318.84 and 6,072.40 is: 9,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,224.08 : 18,318.84 = 6,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,224.08/18,318.84 = 6,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,224.08x = 18,318.84 × 6,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,224.08x = 111,239,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,239,324.02/12,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.02

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