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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.20, 18,367.80 and 6,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.20, 18,367.80 and 6,974.80 is: 10,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.20 : 18,367.80 = 6,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.20/18,367.80 = 6,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.20x = 18,367.80 × 6,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.20x = 128,111,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,111,731.44/12,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.20

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