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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,290.52, 18,440.40 and 7,363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,290.52, 18,440.40 and 7,363.68 is: 11,048.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,290.52 : 18,440.40 = 7,363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,290.52/18,440.40 = 7,363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,290.52x = 18,440.40 × 7,363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,290.52x = 135,789,204.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,789,204.67/12,290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.29

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