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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,165.30, 18,237.15 and 7,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,165.30, 18,237.15 and 7,229.70 is: 10,838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,165.30 : 18,237.15 = 7,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,165.30/18,237.15 = 7,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,165.30x = 18,237.15 × 7,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,165.30x = 131,849,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,849,123.36/12,165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.13

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