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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.68, 18,226.02 and 6,952.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.68, 18,226.02 and 6,952.94 is: 10,429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.68 : 18,226.02 = 6,952.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.68/18,226.02 = 6,952.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.68x = 18,226.02 × 6,952.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.68x = 126,724,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,724,423.50/12,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.41

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