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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,306.68, 18,460.99 and 6,063.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,306.68, 18,460.99 and 6,063.29 is: 9,095.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,306.68 : 18,460.99 = 6,063.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,306.68/18,460.99 = 6,063.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,306.68x = 18,460.99 × 6,063.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,306.68x = 111,934,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,934,251.33/12,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.41

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