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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,135.61, 18,203.43 and 6,937.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,135.61, 18,203.43 and 6,937.84 is: 10,406.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,135.61 : 18,203.43 = 6,937.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,135.61/18,203.43 = 6,937.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,135.61x = 18,203.43 × 6,937.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,135.61x = 126,292,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,292,484.79/12,135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,406.77

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