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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193.95, 18,273.36 and 7,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193.95, 18,273.36 and 7,184.52 is: 10,766.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193.95 : 18,273.36 = 7,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193.95/18,273.36 = 7,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193.95x = 18,273.36 × 7,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193.95x = 131,285,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,285,320.39/12,193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,766.43

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