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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,465.08, 18,682.02 and 6,226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,465.08, 18,682.02 and 6,226.84 is: 9,332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,465.08 : 18,682.02 = 6,226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,465.08/18,682.02 = 6,226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,465.08x = 18,682.02 × 6,226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,465.08x = 116,329,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,329,867.68/12,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.46

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