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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.17, 18,697.14 and 6,236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.17, 18,697.14 and 6,236.91 is: 9,347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.17 : 18,697.14 = 6,236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.17/18,697.14 = 6,236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.17x = 18,697.14 × 6,236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.17x = 116,612,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,612,379.44/12,475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.56

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