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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.58, 18,490.99 and 6,083.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.58, 18,490.99 and 6,083.36 is: 9,118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.58 : 18,490.99 = 6,083.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.58/18,490.99 = 6,083.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.58x = 18,490.99 × 6,083.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.58x = 112,487,348.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,487,348.93/12,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.20

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