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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,275.52, 18,417.83 and 7,348.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,275.52, 18,417.83 and 7,348.61 is: 11,025.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,275.52 : 18,417.83 = 7,348.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,275.52/18,417.83 = 7,348.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,275.52x = 18,417.83 × 7,348.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,275.52x = 135,345,320.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,345,320.88/12,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,025.63

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