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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,372.04, 18,558.06 and 6,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,372.04, 18,558.06 and 6,125.88 is: 9,188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,372.04 : 18,558.06 = 6,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,372.04/18,558.06 = 6,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,372.04x = 18,558.06 × 6,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,372.04x = 113,684,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,684,425.28/12,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.82

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