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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.81, 18,680.63 and 6,889.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.81, 18,680.63 and 6,889.05 is: 10,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.81 : 18,680.63 = 6,889.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.81/18,680.63 = 6,889.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.81x = 18,680.63 × 6,889.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.81x = 128,691,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,691,759.66/12,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,356.81

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