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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.30, 18,012.45 and 6,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.30, 18,012.45 and 6,176.30 is: 9,264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.30 : 18,012.45 = 6,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.30/18,012.45 = 6,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.30x = 18,012.45 × 6,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.30x = 111,250,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,250,294.94/12,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.45

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