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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,187.94, 18,279.75 and 4,396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,187.94, 18,279.75 and 4,396.82 is: 6,594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,187.94 : 18,279.75 = 4,396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,187.94/18,279.75 = 4,396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,187.94x = 18,279.75 × 4,396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,187.94x = 80,372,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,372,770.40/12,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.45

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