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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.58, 18,395.37 and 7,334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.58, 18,395.37 and 7,334.64 is: 11,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.58 : 18,395.37 = 7,334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.58/18,395.37 = 7,334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.58x = 18,395.37 × 7,334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.58x = 134,923,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,923,416.62/12,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,001.96

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