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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,278.21, 18,425.38 and 6,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,278.21, 18,425.38 and 6,735.44 is: 10,107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,278.21 : 18,425.38 = 6,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,278.21/18,425.38 = 6,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,278.21x = 18,425.38 × 6,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,278.21x = 124,103,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,103,070.69/12,278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.59

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