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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,072.30, 18,108.45 and 7,464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,072.30, 18,108.45 and 7,464.30 is: 11,196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,072.30 : 18,108.45 = 7,464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,072.30/18,108.45 = 7,464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,072.30x = 18,108.45 × 7,464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,072.30x = 135,166,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,166,903.34/12,072.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,196.45

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