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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,279.33, 18,437.45 and 7,370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,279.33, 18,437.45 and 7,370.93 is: 11,067.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,279.33 : 18,437.45 = 7,370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,279.33/18,437.45 = 7,370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,279.33x = 18,437.45 × 7,370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,279.33x = 135,901,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,901,153.33/12,279.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.47

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