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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,450.54, 18,680.25 and 6,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,450.54, 18,680.25 and 6,210 is: 9,317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,450.54 : 18,680.25 = 6,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,450.54/18,680.25 = 6,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,450.54x = 18,680.25 × 6,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,450.54x = 116,004,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,004,352.50/12,450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.21

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