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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.40, 18,545.20 and 6,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.40, 18,545.20 and 6,125.60 is: 9,189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.40 : 18,545.20 = 6,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.40/18,545.20 = 6,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.40x = 18,545.20 × 6,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.40x = 113,600,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,600,477.12/12,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,189.19

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