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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,188.70, 18,285.98 and 6,263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,188.70, 18,285.98 and 6,263.23 is: 9,396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,188.70 : 18,285.98 = 6,263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,188.70/18,285.98 = 6,263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,188.70x = 18,285.98 × 6,263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,188.70x = 114,529,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,529,298.52/12,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.35

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