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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,210.40, 18,315.60 and 7,836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,210.40, 18,315.60 and 7,836.40 is: 11,754.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210.40 : 18,315.60 = 7,836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210.40/18,315.60 = 7,836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210.40x = 18,315.60 × 7,836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210.40x = 143,528,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,528,367.84/12,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,754.60

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