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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,242.86, 18,363.68 and 6,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,242.86, 18,363.68 and 6,707.02 is: 10,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,242.86 : 18,363.68 = 6,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,242.86/18,363.68 = 6,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,242.86x = 18,363.68 × 6,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,242.86x = 123,165,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,165,539.89/12,242.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.19

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