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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,255.70, 18,347.10 and 7,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,255.70, 18,347.10 and 7,322.80 is: 10,962.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,255.70 : 18,347.10 = 7,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,255.70/18,347.10 = 7,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,255.70x = 18,347.10 × 7,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,255.70x = 134,352,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,352,143.88/12,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.42

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