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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.80, 18,367.80 and 6,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.80, 18,367.80 and 6,408.40 is: 9,605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.80 : 18,367.80 = 6,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.80/18,367.80 = 6,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.80x = 18,367.80 × 6,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.80x = 117,708,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,708,209.52/12,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,605.07

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