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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.12, 18,411.98 and 6,723.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.12, 18,411.98 and 6,723.41 is: 10,086.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.12 : 18,411.98 = 6,723.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.12/18,411.98 = 6,723.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.12x = 18,411.98 × 6,723.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.12x = 123,791,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,791,164.77/12,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.36

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