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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,612.78, 18,908.22 and 6,367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,612.78, 18,908.22 and 6,367.59 is: 9,545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,612.78 : 18,908.22 = 6,367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,612.78/18,908.22 = 6,367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,612.78x = 18,908.22 × 6,367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,612.78x = 120,399,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,399,792.59/12,612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.86

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