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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.01, 18,462.92 and 6,460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.01, 18,462.92 and 6,460.26 is: 9,693.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.01 : 18,462.92 = 6,460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.01/18,462.92 = 6,460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.01x = 18,462.92 × 6,460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.01x = 119,275,263.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,275,263.56/12,305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,693.23

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