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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.91, 18,349.77 and 6,971.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.91, 18,349.77 and 6,971.92 is: 10,441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.91 : 18,349.77 = 6,971.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.91/18,349.77 = 6,971.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.91x = 18,349.77 × 6,971.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.91x = 127,933,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,933,153.12/12,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.04

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