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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.41, 18,386.89 and 7,579.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.41, 18,386.89 and 7,579.54 is: 11,376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.41 : 18,386.89 = 7,579.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.41/18,386.89 = 7,579.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.41x = 18,386.89 × 7,579.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.41x = 139,364,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,364,166.20/12,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.29

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