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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,122.40, 18,193.31 and 6,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,122.40, 18,193.31 and 6,280.68 is: 9,426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,122.40 : 18,193.31 = 6,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,122.40/18,193.31 = 6,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,122.40x = 18,193.31 × 6,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,122.40x = 114,266,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,266,358.25/12,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.05

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