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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.52, 18,492.84 and 6,786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.52, 18,492.84 and 6,786.72 is: 10,169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.52 : 18,492.84 = 6,786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.52/18,492.84 = 6,786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.52x = 18,492.84 × 6,786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.52x = 125,505,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,505,727.08/12,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,169.39

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