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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.07, 18,380.09 and 6,012.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.07, 18,380.09 and 6,012.95 is: 9,021.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.07 : 18,380.09 = 6,012.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.07/18,380.09 = 6,012.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.07x = 18,380.09 × 6,012.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.07x = 110,518,562.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,518,562.17/12,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.14

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