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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,300.68, 18,450.78 and 7,371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,300.68, 18,450.78 and 7,371.68 is: 11,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,300.68 : 18,450.78 = 7,371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,300.68/18,450.78 = 7,371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,300.68x = 18,450.78 × 7,371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,300.68x = 136,013,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,013,245.91/12,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.38

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