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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.31, 18,797.15 and 6,283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.31, 18,797.15 and 6,283.59 is: 9,429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.31 : 18,797.15 = 6,283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.31/18,797.15 = 6,283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.31x = 18,797.15 × 6,283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.31x = 118,113,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,113,583.77/12,525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,429.99

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