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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,296.48, 18,399.36 and 7,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,296.48, 18,399.36 and 7,369.52 is: 11,027.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,296.48 : 18,399.36 = 7,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,296.48/18,399.36 = 7,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,296.48x = 18,399.36 × 7,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,296.48x = 135,594,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,594,451.51/12,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.09

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