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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281.70, 18,422.55 and 7,356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281.70, 18,422.55 and 7,356.90 is: 11,035.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281.70 : 18,422.55 = 7,356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281.70/18,422.55 = 7,356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281.70x = 18,422.55 × 7,356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281.70x = 135,532,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,532,858.10/12,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.35

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