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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.13, 18,408.69 and 6,032.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.13, 18,408.69 and 6,032.02 is: 9,049.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.13 : 18,408.69 = 6,032.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.13/18,408.69 = 6,032.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.13x = 18,408.69 × 6,032.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.13x = 111,041,591.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,041,591.71/12,270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.75

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