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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.69, 18,413.90 and 7,008.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,284.69, 18,413.90 and 7,008.33 is: 10,505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,284.69 : 18,413.90 = 7,008.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,284.69/18,413.90 = 7,008.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,284.69x = 18,413.90 × 7,008.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,284.69x = 129,050,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,050,652.75/12,284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.00

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