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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,357.26, 18,538.62 and 6,807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,357.26, 18,538.62 and 6,807.74 is: 10,213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,357.26 : 18,538.62 = 6,807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,357.26/18,538.62 = 6,807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,357.26x = 18,538.62 × 6,807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,357.26x = 126,206,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,206,134.25/12,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,213.12

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