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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.70, 18,368.67 and 6,004.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.70, 18,368.67 and 6,004.91 is: 9,008.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.70 : 18,368.67 = 6,004.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.70/18,368.67 = 6,004.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.70x = 18,368.67 × 6,004.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.70x = 110,302,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,302,118.33/12,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.16

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