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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,249.72, 18,351.45 and 7,237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,249.72, 18,351.45 and 7,237.14 is: 10,842.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,249.72 : 18,351.45 = 7,237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,249.72/18,351.45 = 7,237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,249.72x = 18,351.45 × 7,237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,249.72x = 132,811,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,811,944.04/12,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.04

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