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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,566.32, 18,847.76 and 6,954.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,566.32, 18,847.76 and 6,954.37 is: 10,430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,566.32 : 18,847.76 = 6,954.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,566.32/18,847.76 = 6,954.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,566.32x = 18,847.76 × 6,954.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,566.32x = 131,074,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,074,214.82/12,566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.60

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