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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.04, 18,232.74 and 6,966.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.04, 18,232.74 and 6,966.04 is: 10,453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.04 : 18,232.74 = 6,966.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.04/18,232.74 = 6,966.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.04x = 18,232.74 × 6,966.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.04x = 127,009,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,009,996.15/12,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,453.46

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