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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,104.93, 18,136.49 and 6,562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,104.93, 18,136.49 and 6,562.14 is: 9,831.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,104.93 : 18,136.49 = 6,562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,104.93/18,136.49 = 6,562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,104.93x = 18,136.49 × 6,562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,104.93x = 119,014,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,014,201.27/12,104.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,831.88

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