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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.70, 18,382.42 and 6,990.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.70, 18,382.42 and 6,990.76 is: 10,476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.70 : 18,382.42 = 6,990.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.70/18,382.42 = 6,990.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.70x = 18,382.42 × 6,990.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.70x = 128,507,086.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,507,086.44/12,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,476.09

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