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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,126.78, 18,194.49 and 4,337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,126.78, 18,194.49 and 4,337.82 is: 6,508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,126.78 : 18,194.49 = 4,337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,126.78/18,194.49 = 4,337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,126.78x = 18,194.49 × 4,337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,126.78x = 78,924,422.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,924,422.61/12,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.28

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