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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,423.30, 18,640.93 and 6,183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,423.30, 18,640.93 and 6,183.86 is: 9,278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,423.30 : 18,640.93 = 6,183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,423.30/18,640.93 = 6,183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,423.30x = 18,640.93 × 6,183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,423.30x = 115,272,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,272,777.27/12,423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.76

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