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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.62, 18,048.06 and 6,190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.62, 18,048.06 and 6,190.38 is: 9,283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.62 : 18,048.06 = 6,190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.62/18,048.06 = 6,190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.62x = 18,048.06 × 6,190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.62x = 111,724,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,724,349.66/12,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.58

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