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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.07, 18,462.60 and 6,392.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.07, 18,462.60 and 6,392.79 is: 9,577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.07 : 18,462.60 = 6,392.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.07/18,462.60 = 6,392.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.07x = 18,462.60 × 6,392.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.07x = 118,027,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,027,524.65/12,323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.77

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