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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,237.93, 18,340.47 and 6,682.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,237.93, 18,340.47 and 6,682.95 is: 10,015.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,237.93 : 18,340.47 = 6,682.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,237.93/18,340.47 = 6,682.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,237.93x = 18,340.47 × 6,682.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,237.93x = 122,568,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,568,443.99/12,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.46

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