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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.20, 18,375.30 and 7,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.20, 18,375.30 and 7,066.20 is: 10,599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.20 : 18,375.30 = 7,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.20/18,375.30 = 7,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.20x = 18,375.30 × 7,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.20x = 129,843,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,843,544.86/12,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.30

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