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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.69, 18,982.83 and 6,422.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.69, 18,982.83 and 6,422.97 is: 9,620.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.69 : 18,982.83 = 6,422.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.69/18,982.83 = 6,422.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.69x = 18,982.83 × 6,422.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.69x = 121,926,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,926,171.42/12,673.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.42

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