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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,140.88, 18,216.78 and 6,946.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,140.88, 18,216.78 and 6,946.75 is: 10,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,140.88 : 18,216.78 = 6,946.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,140.88/18,216.78 = 6,946.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,140.88x = 18,216.78 × 6,946.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,140.88x = 126,547,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,547,416.47/12,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.25

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