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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.44, 18,334.35 and 6,688.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.44, 18,334.35 and 6,688.98 is: 10,010.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.44 : 18,334.35 = 6,688.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.44/18,334.35 = 6,688.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.44x = 18,334.35 × 6,688.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.44x = 122,638,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,638,100.46/12,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.91

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