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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,314.56, 18,483.36 and 6,081.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,314.56, 18,483.36 and 6,081.61 is: 9,128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,314.56 : 18,483.36 = 6,081.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,314.56/18,483.36 = 6,081.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,314.56x = 18,483.36 × 6,081.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,314.56x = 112,408,587.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,408,587.01/12,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.10

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