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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.72, 18,259.26 and 6,630.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.72, 18,259.26 and 6,630.14 is: 9,933.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.72 : 18,259.26 = 6,630.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.72/18,259.26 = 6,630.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.72x = 18,259.26 × 6,630.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.72x = 121,061,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,061,358.80/12,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,933.88

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