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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,139.75, 18,171.90 and 6,579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,139.75, 18,171.90 and 6,579.30 is: 9,848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,139.75 : 18,171.90 = 6,579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,139.75/18,171.90 = 6,579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,139.75x = 18,171.90 × 6,579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,139.75x = 119,558,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,558,381.67/12,139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,848.50

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