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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,187.94, 18,281.90 and 4,296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,187.94, 18,281.90 and 4,296.31 is: 6,444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,187.94 : 18,281.90 = 4,296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,187.94/18,281.90 = 4,296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,187.94x = 18,281.90 × 4,296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,187.94x = 78,544,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,544,674.83/12,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.46

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