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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,286.96, 18,414.96 and 6,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,286.96, 18,414.96 and 6,664.44 is: 9,988.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,286.96 : 18,414.96 = 6,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,286.96/18,414.96 = 6,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,286.96x = 18,414.96 × 6,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,286.96x = 122,725,396.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,725,396.02/12,286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.26

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