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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,086.46, 18,098.97 and 6,883.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,086.46, 18,098.97 and 6,883.26 is: 10,307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,086.46 : 18,098.97 = 6,883.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,086.46/18,098.97 = 6,883.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,086.46x = 18,098.97 × 6,883.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,086.46x = 124,579,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,579,916.24/12,086.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,307.39

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