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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.97, 18,412.49 and 6,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.97, 18,412.49 and 6,028.72 is: 9,043.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.97 : 18,412.49 = 6,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.97/18,412.49 = 6,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.97x = 18,412.49 × 6,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.97x = 111,003,672.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,003,672.91/12,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.83

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