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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.35, 18,397.80 and 7,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.35, 18,397.80 and 7,329.60 is: 11,007.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.35 : 18,397.80 = 7,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.35/18,397.80 = 7,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.35x = 18,397.80 × 7,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.35x = 134,848,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,848,514.88/12,250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.73

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