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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.70, 18,252.40 and 6,324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.70, 18,252.40 and 6,324.12 is: 9,484.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.70 : 18,252.40 = 6,324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.70/18,252.40 = 6,324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.70x = 18,252.40 × 6,324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.70x = 115,430,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,430,367.89/12,170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.28

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