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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,044.99, 18,072.63 and 6,497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,044.99, 18,072.63 and 6,497.03 is: 9,748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,044.99 : 18,072.63 = 6,497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,044.99/18,072.63 = 6,497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,044.99x = 18,072.63 × 6,497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,044.99x = 117,418,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,418,328.93/12,044.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,748.32

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