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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.20, 18,249.90 and 6,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.20, 18,249.90 and 6,334.20 is: 9,501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.20 : 18,249.90 = 6,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.20/18,249.90 = 6,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.20x = 18,249.90 × 6,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.20x = 115,598,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,598,516.58/12,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.61

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