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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.59, 18,348.95 and 7,317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.59, 18,348.95 and 7,317.34 is: 10,989.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.59 : 18,348.95 = 7,317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.59/18,348.95 = 7,317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.59x = 18,348.95 × 7,317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.59x = 134,265,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,265,505.79/12,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.52

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