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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.64, 18,421.31 and 6,038.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.64, 18,421.31 and 6,038.04 is: 9,044.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.64 : 18,421.31 = 6,038.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.64/18,421.31 = 6,038.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.64x = 18,421.31 × 6,038.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.64x = 111,228,587.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,228,587.19/12,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.71

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