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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,482.72, 18,709.40 and 6,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,482.72, 18,709.40 and 6,934.72 is: 10,393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,482.72 : 18,709.40 = 6,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,482.72/18,709.40 = 6,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,482.72x = 18,709.40 × 6,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,482.72x = 129,744,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,744,450.37/12,482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.92

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