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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,140.68, 18,211.02 and 6,942.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,140.68, 18,211.02 and 6,942.92 is: 10,414.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,140.68 : 18,211.02 = 6,942.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,140.68/18,211.02 = 6,942.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,140.68x = 18,211.02 × 6,942.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,140.68x = 126,437,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,437,654.98/12,140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,414.38

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