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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.74, 18,279.30 and 4,792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.74, 18,279.30 and 4,792.48 is: 7,188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.74 : 18,279.30 = 4,792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.74/18,279.30 = 4,792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.74x = 18,279.30 × 4,792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.74x = 87,603,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,603,179.66/12,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.40

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