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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,130.74, 18,166.95 and 6,920.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,130.74, 18,166.95 and 6,920.82 is: 10,364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,130.74 : 18,166.95 = 6,920.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,130.74/18,166.95 = 6,920.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,130.74x = 18,166.95 × 6,920.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,130.74x = 125,730,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,730,190.90/12,130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.59

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