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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,435.73, 18,641.87 and 6,189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,435.73, 18,641.87 and 6,189.84 is: 9,278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,435.73 : 18,641.87 = 6,189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,435.73/18,641.87 = 6,189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,435.73x = 18,641.87 × 6,189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,435.73x = 115,390,156.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,390,156.43/12,435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.92

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