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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,184.64, 18,282.64 and 6,631.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,184.64, 18,282.64 and 6,631.39 is: 9,950.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,184.64 : 18,282.64 = 6,631.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,184.64/18,282.64 = 6,631.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,184.64x = 18,282.64 × 6,631.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,184.64x = 121,239,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,239,253.78/12,184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.17

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