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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.16, 18,361.23 and 6,009.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.16, 18,361.23 and 6,009.69 is: 9,006.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.16 : 18,361.23 = 6,009.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.16/18,361.23 = 6,009.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.16x = 18,361.23 × 6,009.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.16x = 110,345,300.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,345,300.32/12,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.93

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