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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.40, 18,501.30 and 6,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.40, 18,501.30 and 6,095.40 is: 9,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.40 : 18,501.30 = 6,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.40/18,501.30 = 6,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.40x = 18,501.30 × 6,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.40x = 112,772,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,772,824.02/12,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.43

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