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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.27, 18,083.57 and 6,508.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.27, 18,083.57 and 6,508.29 is: 9,756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.27 : 18,083.57 = 6,508.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.27/18,083.57 = 6,508.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.27x = 18,083.57 × 6,508.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.27x = 117,693,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,693,085.25/12,063.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,756.32

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