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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,465, 18,697.50 and 6,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,465, 18,697.50 and 6,309 is: 9,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,465 : 18,697.50 = 6,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,465/18,697.50 = 6,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,465x = 18,697.50 × 6,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,465x = 117,962,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,962,527.50/12,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.50

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