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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.66, 18,240.03 and 7,481.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.66, 18,240.03 and 7,481.29 is: 11,221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.66 : 18,240.03 = 7,481.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.66/18,240.03 = 7,481.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.66x = 18,240.03 × 7,481.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.66x = 136,458,954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,458,954.04/12,160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,221.34

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