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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,248, 18,372 and 6,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,248, 18,372 and 6,776 is: 10,164

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,248 : 18,372 = 6,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,248/18,372 = 6,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,248x = 18,372 × 6,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,248x = 124,488,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,488,672/12,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,164

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