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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.19, 18,351.68 and 6,973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.19, 18,351.68 and 6,973.20 is: 10,442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.19 : 18,351.68 = 6,973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.19/18,351.68 = 6,973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.19x = 18,351.68 × 6,973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.19x = 127,969,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,969,998.29/12,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,442.96

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