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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.55, 18,991.23 and 6,814.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.55, 18,991.23 and 6,814.86 is: 10,214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.55 : 18,991.23 = 6,814.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.55/18,991.23 = 6,814.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.55x = 18,991.23 × 6,814.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.55x = 129,422,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,422,573.68/12,670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,214.44

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