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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.04, 18,391.56 and 6,018.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.04, 18,391.56 and 6,018.12 is: 9,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.04 : 18,391.56 = 6,018.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.04/18,391.56 = 6,018.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.04x = 18,391.56 × 6,018.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.04x = 110,682,615.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,682,615.07/12,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.50

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