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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.80, 18,368.70 and 7,312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.80, 18,368.70 and 7,312.90 is: 10,969.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.80 : 18,368.70 = 7,312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.80/18,368.70 = 7,312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.80x = 18,368.70 × 7,312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.80x = 134,328,466.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,328,466.23/12,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.35

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