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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,146.32, 18,218.62 and 7,467.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,146.32, 18,218.62 and 7,467.05 is: 11,200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,146.32 : 18,218.62 = 7,467.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,146.32/18,218.62 = 7,467.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,146.32x = 18,218.62 × 7,467.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,146.32x = 136,039,401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,039,401.35/12,146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.05

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