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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,248.59, 18,349.77 and 7,236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,248.59, 18,349.77 and 7,236.01 is: 10,840.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,248.59 : 18,349.77 = 7,236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,248.59/18,349.77 = 7,236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,248.59x = 18,349.77 × 7,236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,248.59x = 132,779,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,779,056.63/12,248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.35

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