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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.64, 18,284.82 and 4,396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.64, 18,284.82 and 4,396.06 is: 6,595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.64 : 18,284.82 = 4,396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.64/18,284.82 = 4,396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.64x = 18,284.82 × 4,396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.64x = 80,381,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,381,165.81/12,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.84

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