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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,239.40, 18,359.10 and 7,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,239.40, 18,359.10 and 7,865.40 is: 11,798.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,239.40 : 18,359.10 = 7,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,239.40/18,359.10 = 7,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,239.40x = 18,359.10 × 7,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,239.40x = 144,401,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,401,665.14/12,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,798.10

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