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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.54, 18,452.44 and 7,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.54, 18,452.44 and 7,371.72 is: 11,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.54 : 18,452.44 = 7,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.54/18,452.44 = 7,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.54x = 18,452.44 × 7,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.54x = 136,026,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,026,221.00/12,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.36

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