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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,176.06, 18,247.14 and 6,834.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,176.06, 18,247.14 and 6,834.51 is: 10,242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,176.06 : 18,247.14 = 6,834.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,176.06/18,247.14 = 6,834.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,176.06x = 18,247.14 × 6,834.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,176.06x = 124,710,260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,710,260.80/12,176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.26

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