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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.04, 14,232.12 and 6,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.04, 14,232.12 and 6,018 is: 9,027.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.04 : 14,232.12 = 6,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.04/14,232.12 = 6,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.04x = 14,232.12 × 6,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.04x = 85,648,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,648,898.16/9,488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,027.04

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