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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,248.88, 18,372.04 and 6,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,248.88, 18,372.04 and 6,006.48 is: 9,009.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,248.88 : 18,372.04 = 6,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,248.88/18,372.04 = 6,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,248.88x = 18,372.04 × 6,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,248.88x = 110,351,290.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,351,290.82/12,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.09

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