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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.20, 18,341.85 and 7,319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.20, 18,341.85 and 7,319.30 is: 10,957.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.20 : 18,341.85 = 7,319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.20/18,341.85 = 7,319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.20x = 18,341.85 × 7,319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.20x = 134,249,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,249,502.71/12,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,957.18

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