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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,267.64, 18,410.10 and 7,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,267.64, 18,410.10 and 7,895.80 is: 11,849.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,267.64 : 18,410.10 = 7,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,267.64/18,410.10 = 7,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,267.64x = 18,410.10 × 7,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,267.64x = 145,362,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,362,467.58/12,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,849.26

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