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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,477.95, 18,701.25 and 6,239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,477.95, 18,701.25 and 6,239.69 is: 9,351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,477.95 : 18,701.25 = 6,239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,477.95/18,701.25 = 6,239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,477.95x = 18,701.25 × 6,239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,477.95x = 116,690,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,690,002.61/12,477.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.70

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