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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.38, 18,369.62 and 7,185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.38, 18,369.62 and 7,185.95 is: 10,775.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.38 : 18,369.62 = 7,185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.38/18,369.62 = 7,185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.38x = 18,369.62 × 7,185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.38x = 132,003,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,003,234.73/12,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,775.44

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