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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.64, 18,506.98 and 6,792.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.64, 18,506.98 and 6,792.59 is: 10,190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.64 : 18,506.98 = 6,792.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.64/18,506.98 = 6,792.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.64x = 18,506.98 × 6,792.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.64x = 125,710,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,710,382.04/12,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.00

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