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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,174.59, 18,246.33 and 6,905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,174.59, 18,246.33 and 6,905.72 is: 10,349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,174.59 : 18,246.33 = 6,905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,174.59/18,246.33 = 6,905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,174.59x = 18,246.33 × 6,905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,174.59x = 126,003,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,003,954.78/12,174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,349.75

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