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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.60, 18,539.40 and 6,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.60, 18,539.40 and 6,117.20 is: 9,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.60 : 18,539.40 = 6,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.60/18,539.40 = 6,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.60x = 18,539.40 × 6,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.60x = 113,409,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,409,217.68/12,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,175.80

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