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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.54, 18,411.36 and 6,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.54, 18,411.36 and 6,427.25 is: 9,646.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.54 : 18,411.36 = 6,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.54/18,411.36 = 6,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.54x = 18,411.36 × 6,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.54x = 118,334,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,334,413.56/12,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,646.93

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