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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,183.28, 18,251.60 and 7,237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,183.28, 18,251.60 and 7,237.89 is: 10,842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,183.28 : 18,251.60 = 7,237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,183.28/18,251.60 = 7,237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,183.28x = 18,251.60 × 7,237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,183.28x = 132,103,036.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,103,036.93/12,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.98

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