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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,465.51, 18,698.22 and 6,552.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,465.51, 18,698.22 and 6,552.33 is: 9,828.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,465.51 : 18,698.22 = 6,552.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,465.51/18,698.22 = 6,552.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,465.51x = 18,698.22 × 6,552.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,465.51x = 122,516,907.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,516,907.85/12,465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,828.47

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