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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,205.80, 18,316.80 and 6,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,205.80, 18,316.80 and 6,940.80 is: 10,415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,205.80 : 18,316.80 = 6,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,205.80/18,316.80 = 6,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,205.80x = 18,316.80 × 6,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,205.80x = 127,133,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,133,245.44/12,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,415.81

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