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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,189.47, 18,273.26 and 4,396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,189.47, 18,273.26 and 4,396.46 is: 6,590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,189.47 : 18,273.26 = 4,396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,189.47/18,273.26 = 4,396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,189.47x = 18,273.26 × 4,396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,189.47x = 80,337,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,337,588.99/12,189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.74

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