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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.70, 18,341.10 and 7,318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.70, 18,341.10 and 7,318.80 is: 10,956.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.70 : 18,341.10 = 7,318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.70/18,341.10 = 7,318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.70x = 18,341.10 × 7,318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.70x = 134,234,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,234,842.68/12,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,956.43

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