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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,129.60, 18,203.40 and 6,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,129.60, 18,203.40 and 6,283.20 is: 9,429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,129.60 : 18,203.40 = 6,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,129.60/18,203.40 = 6,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,129.60x = 18,203.40 × 6,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,129.60x = 114,375,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,375,602.88/12,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,429.46

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