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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,187.20, 18,280.80 and 7,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,187.20, 18,280.80 and 7,262.40 is: 10,893.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,187.20 : 18,280.80 = 7,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,187.20/18,280.80 = 7,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,187.20x = 18,280.80 × 7,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,187.20x = 132,762,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,762,481.92/12,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,893.60

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