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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,339.93, 18,501.66 and 6,795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,339.93, 18,501.66 and 6,795.90 is: 10,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,339.93 : 18,501.66 = 6,795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,339.93/18,501.66 = 6,795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,339.93x = 18,501.66 × 6,795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,339.93x = 125,735,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,735,431.19/12,339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.31

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