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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.58, 18,493.99 and 6,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.58, 18,493.99 and 6,085.36 is: 9,121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.58 : 18,493.99 = 6,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.58/18,493.99 = 6,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.58x = 18,493.99 × 6,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.58x = 112,542,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,542,586.99/12,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.19

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