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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,354.78, 18,508.94 and 6,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,354.78, 18,508.94 and 6,107.52 is: 9,149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,354.78 : 18,508.94 = 6,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,354.78/18,508.94 = 6,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,354.78x = 18,508.94 × 6,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,354.78x = 113,043,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,043,721.23/12,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.80

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