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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,257.80, 18,373.90 and 6,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,257.80, 18,373.90 and 6,702.60 is: 10,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,257.80 : 18,373.90 = 6,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,257.80/18,373.90 = 6,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,257.80x = 18,373.90 × 6,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,257.80x = 123,152,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,152,902.14/12,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.90

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