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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.88, 18,364.44 and 6,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.88, 18,364.44 and 6,087.44 is: 9,129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.88 : 18,364.44 = 6,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.88/18,364.44 = 6,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.88x = 18,364.44 × 6,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.88x = 111,792,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,792,426.63/12,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.73

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