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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,208.35, 18,301.59 and 6,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,208.35, 18,301.59 and 6,358.26 is: 9,531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,208.35 : 18,301.59 = 6,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,208.35/18,301.59 = 6,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,208.35x = 18,301.59 × 6,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,208.35x = 116,366,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,366,267.63/12,208.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,531.69

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