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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253.86, 18,372.29 and 6,709.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253.86, 18,372.29 and 6,709.82 is: 10,060.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253.86 : 18,372.29 = 6,709.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253.86/18,372.29 = 6,709.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253.86x = 18,372.29 × 6,709.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253.86x = 123,274,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,274,633.48/12,253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.07

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