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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.55, 18,362.70 and 6,703.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.55, 18,362.70 and 6,703.86 is: 10,047.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.55 : 18,362.70 = 6,703.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.55/18,362.70 = 6,703.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.55x = 18,362.70 × 6,703.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.55x = 123,100,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,100,970.02/12,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.79

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