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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,408.44, 18,594.99 and 6,162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,408.44, 18,594.99 and 6,162.33 is: 9,234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,408.44 : 18,594.99 = 6,162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,408.44/18,594.99 = 6,162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,408.44x = 18,594.99 × 6,162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,408.44x = 114,588,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,588,464.73/12,408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.72

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