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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,436.76, 18,643.40 and 6,190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,436.76, 18,643.40 and 6,190.86 is: 9,280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,436.76 : 18,643.40 = 6,190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,436.76/18,643.40 = 6,190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,436.76x = 18,643.40 × 6,190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,436.76x = 115,418,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,418,694.80/12,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.45

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