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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,195.48, 18,307.79 and 7,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,195.48, 18,307.79 and 7,267.44 is: 10,909.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,195.48 : 18,307.79 = 7,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,195.48/18,307.79 = 7,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,195.48x = 18,307.79 × 7,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,195.48x = 133,050,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,050,765.36/12,195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,909.84

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