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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259.70, 18,353.10 and 7,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259.70, 18,353.10 and 7,326.80 is: 10,968.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259.70 : 18,353.10 = 7,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259.70/18,353.10 = 7,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259.70x = 18,353.10 × 7,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259.70x = 134,469,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,469,493.08/12,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.42

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