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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,246.88, 18,367.44 and 6,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,246.88, 18,367.44 and 6,089.44 is: 9,132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,246.88 : 18,367.44 = 6,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,246.88/18,367.44 = 6,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,246.88x = 18,367.44 × 6,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,246.88x = 111,847,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,847,423.83/12,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.73

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