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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.20, 18,367.80 and 6,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.20, 18,367.80 and 6,101.20 is: 9,151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.20 : 18,367.80 = 6,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.20/18,367.80 = 6,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.20x = 18,367.80 × 6,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.20x = 112,065,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,065,621.36/12,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.80

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