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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.76, 18,415.04 and 6,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.76, 18,415.04 and 6,033.12 is: 9,051.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.76 : 18,415.04 = 6,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.76/18,415.04 = 6,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.76x = 18,415.04 × 6,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.76x = 111,100,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,100,146.12/12,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.84

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