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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,215.31, 18,325.68 and 6,665.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,215.31, 18,325.68 and 6,665.79 is: 10,000.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,215.31 : 18,325.68 = 6,665.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,215.31/18,325.68 = 6,665.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,215.31x = 18,325.68 × 6,665.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,215.31x = 122,155,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,155,134.49/12,215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,000.17

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