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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281.72, 18,441.04 and 7,373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281.72, 18,441.04 and 7,373.32 is: 11,071.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281.72 : 18,441.04 = 7,373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281.72/18,441.04 = 7,373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281.72x = 18,441.04 × 7,373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281.72x = 135,971,689.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,971,689.05/12,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,071.06

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