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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.85, 18,452.93 and 7,372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.85, 18,452.93 and 7,372.03 is: 11,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.85 : 18,452.93 = 7,372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.85/18,452.93 = 7,372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.85x = 18,452.93 × 7,372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.85x = 136,035,553.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,035,553.55/12,298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.84

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