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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.36, 18,049.33 and 6,493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.36, 18,049.33 and 6,493.20 is: 9,732.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.36 : 18,049.33 = 6,493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.36/18,049.33 = 6,493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.36x = 18,049.33 × 6,493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.36x = 117,197,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,197,849.99/12,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,732.94

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