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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.74, 18,248.49 and 7,738.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.74, 18,248.49 and 7,738.07 is: 11,606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.74 : 18,248.49 = 7,738.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.74/18,248.49 = 7,738.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.74x = 18,248.49 × 7,738.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.74x = 141,208,001.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,208,001.77/12,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.07

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