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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,467.03, 18,713.21 and 6,231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,467.03, 18,713.21 and 6,231.51 is: 9,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,467.03 : 18,713.21 = 6,231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,467.03/18,713.21 = 6,231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,467.03x = 18,713.21 × 6,231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,467.03x = 116,611,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,611,524.09/12,467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,353.60

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