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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.72, 18,451.62 and 6,060.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.72, 18,451.62 and 6,060.61 is: 9,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.72 : 18,451.62 = 6,060.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.72/18,451.62 = 6,060.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.72x = 18,451.62 × 6,060.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.72x = 111,828,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,828,072.69/12,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.66

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