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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.69, 18,017.13 and 6,082.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.69, 18,017.13 and 6,082.63 is: 9,126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.69 : 18,017.13 = 6,082.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.69/18,017.13 = 6,082.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.69x = 18,017.13 × 6,082.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.69x = 109,591,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,591,513.22/12,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.02

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