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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,317.06, 18,487.11 and 6,084.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,317.06, 18,487.11 and 6,084.11 is: 9,131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,317.06 : 18,487.11 = 6,084.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,317.06/18,487.11 = 6,084.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,317.06x = 18,487.11 × 6,084.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,317.06x = 112,477,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,477,610.82/12,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.86

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