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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.52, 18,502.56 and 6,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.52, 18,502.56 and 6,103.26 is: 9,143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.52 : 18,502.56 = 6,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.52/18,502.56 = 6,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.52x = 18,502.56 × 6,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.52x = 112,925,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,925,934.35/12,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.42

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