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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,242.80, 18,364.20 and 7,309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,242.80, 18,364.20 and 7,309.90 is: 10,964.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,242.80 : 18,364.20 = 7,309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,242.80/18,364.20 = 7,309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,242.80x = 18,364.20 × 7,309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,242.80x = 134,240,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,240,465.58/12,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,964.85

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