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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.95, 18,352.81 and 6,973.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.95, 18,352.81 and 6,973.95 is: 10,444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.95 : 18,352.81 = 6,973.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.95/18,352.81 = 6,973.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.95x = 18,352.81 × 6,973.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.95x = 127,991,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,991,579.30/12,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.07

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