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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.13, 18,358.07 and 7,241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.13, 18,358.07 and 7,241.55 is: 10,848.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.13 : 18,358.07 = 7,241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.13/18,358.07 = 7,241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.13x = 18,358.07 × 7,241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.13x = 132,940,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,940,845.60/12,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,848.66

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