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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.72, 18,628.67 and 6,184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.72, 18,628.67 and 6,184.81 is: 9,268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.72 : 18,628.67 = 6,184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.72/18,628.67 = 6,184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.72x = 18,628.67 × 6,184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.72x = 115,214,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,214,753.58/12,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.55

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