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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268.04, 18,394.56 and 6,020.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268.04, 18,394.56 and 6,020.12 is: 9,026.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268.04 : 18,394.56 = 6,020.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268.04/18,394.56 = 6,020.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268.04x = 18,394.56 × 6,020.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268.04x = 110,737,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,737,458.55/12,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.50

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