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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.70, 18,400.05 and 7,341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.70, 18,400.05 and 7,341.90 is: 11,012.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.70 : 18,400.05 = 7,341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.70/18,400.05 = 7,341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.70x = 18,400.05 × 7,341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.70x = 135,091,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,091,327.10/12,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,012.85

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