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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.60, 18,410.40 and 7,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.60, 18,410.40 and 7,024.80 is: 10,537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.60 : 18,410.40 = 7,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.60/18,410.40 = 7,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.60x = 18,410.40 × 7,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.60x = 129,329,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,329,377.92/12,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.20

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