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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,307.35, 18,460.37 and 6,061.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,307.35, 18,460.37 and 6,061.14 is: 9,091.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,307.35 : 18,460.37 = 6,061.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,307.35/18,460.37 = 6,061.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,307.35x = 18,460.37 × 6,061.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,307.35x = 111,890,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,890,856.72/12,307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.38

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