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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,216.95, 18,301.85 and 7,290.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,216.95, 18,301.85 and 7,290.53 is: 10,921.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,216.95 : 18,301.85 = 7,290.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,216.95/18,301.85 = 7,290.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,216.95x = 18,301.85 × 7,290.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,216.95x = 133,430,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,430,150.03/12,216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,921.72

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