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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,256.40, 18,384.60 and 7,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,256.40, 18,384.60 and 7,331.60 is: 10,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256.40 : 18,384.60 = 7,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256.40/18,384.60 = 7,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256.40x = 18,384.60 × 7,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256.40x = 134,788,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,788,533.36/12,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.40

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