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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,535.30, 18,803.51 and 6,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,535.30, 18,803.51 and 6,984.44 is: 10,476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,535.30 : 18,803.51 = 6,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,535.30/18,803.51 = 6,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,535.30x = 18,803.51 × 6,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,535.30x = 131,331,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,331,987.38/12,535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,476.97

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