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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.70, 18,339.60 and 7,317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.70, 18,339.60 and 7,317.80 is: 10,954.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.70 : 18,339.60 = 7,317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.70/18,339.60 = 7,317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.70x = 18,339.60 × 7,317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.70x = 134,205,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,205,524.88/12,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.93

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