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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,282.53, 18,410.66 and 6,353.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,282.53, 18,410.66 and 6,353.45 is: 9,523.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,282.53 : 18,410.66 = 6,353.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,282.53/18,410.66 = 6,353.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,282.53x = 18,410.66 × 6,353.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,282.53x = 116,971,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,971,181.96/12,282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.38

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