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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,399.71, 18,595.91 and 6,852.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,399.71, 18,595.91 and 6,852.02 is: 10,276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,399.71 : 18,595.91 = 6,852.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,399.71/18,595.91 = 6,852.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,399.71x = 18,595.91 × 6,852.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,399.71x = 127,419,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,419,420.00/12,399.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.00

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