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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,212.81, 18,304.58 and 6,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,212.81, 18,304.58 and 6,292.52 is: 9,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,212.81 : 18,304.58 = 6,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,212.81/18,304.58 = 6,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,212.81x = 18,304.58 × 6,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,212.81x = 115,181,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,181,928.59/12,212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.24

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