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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.70, 18,250.90 and 6,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.70, 18,250.90 and 6,323.12 is: 9,482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.70 : 18,250.90 = 6,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.70/18,250.90 = 6,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.70x = 18,250.90 × 6,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.70x = 115,402,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,402,630.81/12,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.78

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