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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,180.03, 18,275.68 and 6,626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,180.03, 18,275.68 and 6,626.76 is: 9,943.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,180.03 : 18,275.68 = 6,626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,180.03/18,275.68 = 6,626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,180.03x = 18,275.68 × 6,626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,180.03x = 121,108,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,108,561.76/12,180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,943.21

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