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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.31, 18,503.74 and 6,797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.31, 18,503.74 and 6,797.26 is: 10,191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.31 : 18,503.74 = 6,797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.31/18,503.74 = 6,797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.31x = 18,503.74 × 6,797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.31x = 125,774,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,774,731.75/12,341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.36

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