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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,337.93, 18,498.67 and 6,793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,337.93, 18,498.67 and 6,793.89 is: 10,186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,337.93 : 18,498.67 = 6,793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,337.93/18,498.67 = 6,793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,337.93x = 18,498.67 × 6,793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,337.93x = 125,677,929.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,677,929.13/12,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.31

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