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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,235.32, 18,348.96 and 6,687.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,235.32, 18,348.96 and 6,687.48 is: 10,029.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,235.32 : 18,348.96 = 6,687.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,235.32/18,348.96 = 6,687.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,235.32x = 18,348.96 × 6,687.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,235.32x = 122,708,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,708,303.02/12,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.02

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