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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,265.02, 18,411.84 and 6,030.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,265.02, 18,411.84 and 6,030.18 is: 9,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,265.02 : 18,411.84 = 6,030.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,265.02/18,411.84 = 6,030.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,265.02x = 18,411.84 × 6,030.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,265.02x = 111,026,709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,026,709.33/12,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.31

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