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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.70, 18,360.60 and 7,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.70, 18,360.60 and 7,331.80 is: 10,975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.70 : 18,360.60 = 7,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.70/18,360.60 = 7,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.70x = 18,360.60 × 7,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.70x = 134,616,247.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,616,247.08/12,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,975.91

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