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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.93, 18,408.28 and 7,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.93, 18,408.28 and 7,004.58 is: 10,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.93 : 18,408.28 = 7,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.93/18,408.28 = 7,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.93x = 18,408.28 × 7,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.93x = 128,942,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,942,269.92/12,280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.39

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