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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,043.23, 18,067.59 and 6,496.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,043.23, 18,067.59 and 6,496.45 is: 9,746.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,043.23 : 18,067.59 = 6,496.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,043.23/18,067.59 = 6,496.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,043.23x = 18,067.59 × 6,496.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,043.23x = 117,375,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,375,251.52/12,043.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.16

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