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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,293.08, 18,434.44 and 6,744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,293.08, 18,434.44 and 6,744.84 is: 10,114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,293.08 : 18,434.44 = 6,744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,293.08/18,434.44 = 6,744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,293.08x = 18,434.44 × 6,744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,293.08x = 124,337,348.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,337,348.29/12,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.42

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