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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,483.72, 18,710.90 and 6,935.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,483.72, 18,710.90 and 6,935.72 is: 10,395.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,483.72 : 18,710.90 = 6,935.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,483.72/18,710.90 = 6,935.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,483.72x = 18,710.90 × 6,935.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,483.72x = 129,773,563.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,773,563.35/12,483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.42

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