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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,188.73, 18,253.88 and 6,628.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,188.73, 18,253.88 and 6,628.28 is: 9,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,188.73 : 18,253.88 = 6,628.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,188.73/18,253.88 = 6,628.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,188.73x = 18,253.88 × 6,628.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,188.73x = 120,991,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,991,703.32/12,188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.52

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