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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,147.33, 18,220.99 and 6,949.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,147.33, 18,220.99 and 6,949.56 is: 10,424.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,147.33 : 18,220.99 = 6,949.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,147.33/18,220.99 = 6,949.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,147.33x = 18,220.99 × 6,949.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,147.33x = 126,627,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,627,863.26/12,147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.34

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