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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.38, 18,425.88 and 6,048.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.38, 18,425.88 and 6,048.54 is: 9,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.38 : 18,425.88 = 6,048.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.38/18,425.88 = 6,048.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.38x = 18,425.88 × 6,048.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.38x = 111,449,672.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,449,672.22/12,283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.21

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