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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.01, 18,414.89 and 7,279.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.01, 18,414.89 and 7,279.55 is: 10,905.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.01 : 18,414.89 = 7,279.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.01/18,414.89 = 7,279.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.01x = 18,414.89 × 7,279.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.01x = 134,052,076.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,052,076.10/12,292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.63

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