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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,204.27, 18,293.58 and 7,511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,204.27, 18,293.58 and 7,511.94 is: 11,260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204.27 : 18,293.58 = 7,511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204.27/18,293.58 = 7,511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204.27x = 18,293.58 × 7,511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204.27x = 137,420,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,420,275.35/12,204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,260.02

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