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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.64, 18,408.84 and 7,343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.64, 18,408.84 and 7,343.64 is: 11,015.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.64 : 18,408.84 = 7,343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.64/18,408.84 = 7,343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.64x = 18,408.84 × 7,343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.64x = 135,187,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,187,893.78/12,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,015.39

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