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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,393.81, 18,580.99 and 6,149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,393.81, 18,580.99 and 6,149.43 is: 9,219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,393.81 : 18,580.99 = 6,149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,393.81/18,580.99 = 6,149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,393.81x = 18,580.99 × 6,149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,393.81x = 114,262,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,262,497.34/12,393.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.32

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