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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,308.35, 18,461.86 and 6,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,308.35, 18,461.86 and 6,062.14 is: 9,092.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,308.35 : 18,461.86 = 6,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,308.35/18,461.86 = 6,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,308.35x = 18,461.86 × 6,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,308.35x = 111,918,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,918,379.98/12,308.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.88

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