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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,148.57, 18,233.79 and 6,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,148.57, 18,233.79 and 6,309.28 is: 9,469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,148.57 : 18,233.79 = 6,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,148.57/18,233.79 = 6,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,148.57x = 18,233.79 × 6,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,148.57x = 115,042,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,042,086.57/12,148.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.60

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