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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,175.80, 18,263.70 and 6,331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,175.80, 18,263.70 and 6,331.65 is: 9,497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,175.80 : 18,263.70 = 6,331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,175.80/18,263.70 = 6,331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,175.80x = 18,263.70 × 6,331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,175.80x = 115,639,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,639,356.11/12,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.48

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