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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,358.40, 18,529.41 and 6,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,358.40, 18,529.41 and 6,814.40 is: 10,217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,358.40 : 18,529.41 = 6,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,358.40/18,529.41 = 6,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,358.40x = 18,529.41 × 6,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,358.40x = 126,266,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,266,811.50/12,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.08

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