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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,427.04, 18,635.60 and 6,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,427.04, 18,635.60 and 6,182.48 is: 9,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,427.04 : 18,635.60 = 6,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,427.04/18,635.60 = 6,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,427.04x = 18,635.60 × 6,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,427.04x = 115,214,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,214,224.29/12,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.25

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