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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.55, 18,382.24 and 6,990.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.55, 18,382.24 and 6,990.65 is: 10,475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.55 : 18,382.24 = 6,990.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.55/18,382.24 = 6,990.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.55x = 18,382.24 × 6,990.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.55x = 128,503,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,503,806.06/12,266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.95

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