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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,408.51, 18,613.98 and 6,860.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,408.51, 18,613.98 and 6,860.82 is: 10,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,408.51 : 18,613.98 = 6,860.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,408.51/18,613.98 = 6,860.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,408.51x = 18,613.98 × 6,860.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,408.51x = 127,707,166.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,707,166.26/12,408.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.90

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