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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.22, 18,595.98 and 6,553.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.22, 18,595.98 and 6,553.06 is: 9,830.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.22 : 18,595.98 = 6,553.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.22/18,595.98 = 6,553.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.22x = 18,595.98 × 6,553.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.22x = 121,860,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,860,572.70/12,396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.46

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