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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.12, 18,304.85 and 6,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.12, 18,304.85 and 6,369.42 is: 9,537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.12 : 18,304.85 = 6,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.12/18,304.85 = 6,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.12x = 18,304.85 × 6,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.12x = 116,591,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,591,245.84/12,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.02

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