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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.30, 18,372.65 and 6,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.30, 18,372.65 and 6,004.06 is: 9,004.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.30 : 18,372.65 = 6,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.30/18,372.65 = 6,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.30x = 18,372.65 × 6,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.30x = 110,310,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,310,492.96/12,250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.72

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