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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,391.83, 18,583.56 and 6,847.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,391.83, 18,583.56 and 6,847.74 is: 10,269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,391.83 : 18,583.56 = 6,847.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,391.83/18,583.56 = 6,847.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,391.83x = 18,583.56 × 6,847.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,391.83x = 127,255,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,255,387.15/12,391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.30

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