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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.24, 18,558.60 and 6,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.24, 18,558.60 and 6,130 is: 9,196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.24 : 18,558.60 = 6,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.24/18,558.60 = 6,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.24x = 18,558.60 × 6,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.24x = 113,764,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,764,218.00/12,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.61

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