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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,276.40, 18,414.60 and 7,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,276.40, 18,414.60 and 7,011.40 is: 10,517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,276.40 : 18,414.60 = 7,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,276.40/18,414.60 = 7,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,276.40x = 18,414.60 × 7,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,276.40x = 129,112,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,112,126.44/12,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.10

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