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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,148.92, 18,222.84 and 6,958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,148.92, 18,222.84 and 6,958.44 is: 10,437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,148.92 : 18,222.84 = 6,958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,148.92/18,222.84 = 6,958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,148.92x = 18,222.84 × 6,958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,148.92x = 126,802,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,802,538.77/12,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.35

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