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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,210.60, 18,315.96 and 6,286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,210.60, 18,315.96 and 6,286.32 is: 9,429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210.60 : 18,315.96 = 6,286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210.60/18,315.96 = 6,286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210.60x = 18,315.96 × 6,286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210.60x = 115,139,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,139,985.67/12,210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,429.51

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