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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.35, 18,298.59 and 6,356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.35, 18,298.59 and 6,356.26 is: 9,528.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.35 : 18,298.59 = 6,356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.35/18,298.59 = 6,356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.35x = 18,298.59 × 6,356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.35x = 116,310,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,310,595.67/12,206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,528.70

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