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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.13, 18,711.87 and 6,230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.13, 18,711.87 and 6,230.62 is: 9,352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.13 : 18,711.87 = 6,230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.13/18,711.87 = 6,230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.13x = 18,711.87 × 6,230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.13x = 116,586,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,586,457.90/12,466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.26

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