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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.15, 18,457.05 and 6,376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.15, 18,457.05 and 6,376.72 is: 9,570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.15 : 18,457.05 = 6,376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.15/18,457.05 = 6,376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.15x = 18,457.05 × 6,376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.15x = 117,695,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,695,347.59/12,298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.17

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