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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,329.62, 18,478.69 and 6,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,329.62, 18,478.69 and 6,006.02 is: 9,001.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,329.62 : 18,478.69 = 6,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,329.62/18,478.69 = 6,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,329.62x = 18,478.69 × 6,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,329.62x = 110,983,274.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,983,274.31/12,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.36

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