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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,437.06, 18,650.12 and 6,196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,437.06, 18,650.12 and 6,196.82 is: 9,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,437.06 : 18,650.12 = 6,196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,437.06/18,650.12 = 6,196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,437.06x = 18,650.12 × 6,196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,437.06x = 115,571,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,571,312.38/12,437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.50

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