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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.48, 18,250.50 and 6,626.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.48, 18,250.50 and 6,626.03 is: 9,923.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.48 : 18,250.50 = 6,626.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.48/18,250.50 = 6,626.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.48x = 18,250.50 × 6,626.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.48x = 120,928,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,928,406.14/12,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,923.16

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