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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.35, 18,300.09 and 6,357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.35, 18,300.09 and 6,357.26 is: 9,530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.35 : 18,300.09 = 6,357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.35/18,300.09 = 6,357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.35x = 18,300.09 × 6,357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.35x = 116,338,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,338,430.15/12,207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,530.20

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