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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,131.98, 18,197.97 and 6,694.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,131.98, 18,197.97 and 6,694.54 is: 10,041.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,131.98 : 18,197.97 = 6,694.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,131.98/18,197.97 = 6,694.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,131.98x = 18,197.97 × 6,694.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,131.98x = 121,827,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,827,038.08/12,131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,041.81

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