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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.40, 18,355.61 and 6,005.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.40, 18,355.61 and 6,005.95 is: 9,001.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.40 : 18,355.61 = 6,005.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.40/18,355.61 = 6,005.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.40x = 18,355.61 × 6,005.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.40x = 110,242,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,242,845.01/12,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.32

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