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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.20, 18,246.30 and 6,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.20, 18,246.30 and 6,980.20 is: 10,470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.20 : 18,246.30 = 6,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.20/18,246.30 = 6,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.20x = 18,246.30 × 6,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.20x = 127,362,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,362,823.26/12,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.30

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