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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.80, 18,382.20 and 7,321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.80, 18,382.20 and 7,321.90 is: 10,982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.80 : 18,382.20 = 7,321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.80/18,382.20 = 7,321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.80x = 18,382.20 × 7,321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.80x = 134,592,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,592,630.18/12,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.85

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