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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,243.88, 18,362.94 and 6,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,243.88, 18,362.94 and 6,086.44 is: 9,128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,243.88 : 18,362.94 = 6,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,243.88/18,362.94 = 6,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,243.88x = 18,362.94 × 6,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,243.88x = 111,764,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,764,932.53/12,243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.23

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