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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,467.93, 18,686.26 and 6,229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,467.93, 18,686.26 and 6,229.68 is: 9,336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,467.93 : 18,686.26 = 6,229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,467.93/18,686.26 = 6,229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,467.93x = 18,686.26 × 6,229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,467.93x = 116,409,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,409,357.91/12,467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.71

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