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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,047.58, 18,068.94 and 6,499.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,047.58, 18,068.94 and 6,499.89 is: 9,748.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,047.58 : 18,068.94 = 6,499.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,047.58/18,068.94 = 6,499.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,047.58x = 18,068.94 × 6,499.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,047.58x = 117,446,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,446,122.42/12,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,748.52

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