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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,027.30, 18,046.13 and 6,479.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,027.30, 18,046.13 and 6,479.53 is: 9,722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,027.30 : 18,046.13 = 6,479.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,027.30/18,046.13 = 6,479.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,027.30x = 18,046.13 × 6,479.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,027.30x = 116,930,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,930,440.72/12,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.09

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