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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,265.08, 18,397.62 and 7,336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,265.08, 18,397.62 and 7,336.14 is: 11,004.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,265.08 : 18,397.62 = 7,336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,265.08/18,397.62 = 7,336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,265.08x = 18,397.62 × 7,336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,265.08x = 134,967,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,967,515.99/12,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.21

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