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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,379.13, 18,571.58 and 6,831.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,379.13, 18,571.58 and 6,831.14 is: 10,248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,379.13 : 18,571.58 = 6,831.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,379.13/18,571.58 = 6,831.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,379.13x = 18,571.58 × 6,831.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,379.13x = 126,864,961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,864,961.60/12,379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.29

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