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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.10, 18,451.56 and 6,372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.10, 18,451.56 and 6,372.14 is: 9,560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.10 : 18,451.56 = 6,372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.10/18,451.56 = 6,372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.10x = 18,451.56 × 6,372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.10x = 117,575,923.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,575,923.54/12,298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.49

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