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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,514.74, 18,763.28 and 6,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,514.74, 18,763.28 and 6,270.28 is: 9,400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,514.74 : 18,763.28 = 6,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,514.74/18,763.28 = 6,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,514.74x = 18,763.28 × 6,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,514.74x = 117,650,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,650,964.57/12,514.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.99

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