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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,163.56, 18,212.43 and 6,307.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,163.56, 18,212.43 and 6,307.86 is: 9,444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163.56 : 18,212.43 = 6,307.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163.56/18,212.43 = 6,307.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163.56x = 18,212.43 × 6,307.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163.56x = 114,881,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,881,458.70/12,163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.72

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