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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,279.21, 18,396.80 and 7,461.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,279.21, 18,396.80 and 7,461.89 is: 11,179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,279.21 : 18,396.80 = 7,461.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,279.21/18,396.80 = 7,461.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,279.21x = 18,396.80 × 7,461.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,279.21x = 137,274,768.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,274,768.66/12,279.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,179.45

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