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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.48, 18,310.79 and 7,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.48, 18,310.79 and 7,269.44 is: 10,912.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.48 : 18,310.79 = 7,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.48/18,310.79 = 7,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.48x = 18,310.79 × 7,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.48x = 133,109,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,109,189.26/12,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.84

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