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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,439.32, 18,647.25 and 6,193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,439.32, 18,647.25 and 6,193.43 is: 9,284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,439.32 : 18,647.25 = 6,193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,439.32/18,647.25 = 6,193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,439.32x = 18,647.25 × 6,193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,439.32x = 115,490,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,490,344.33/12,439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.30

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