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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,301.25, 18,450.77 and 7,367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,301.25, 18,450.77 and 7,367.29 is: 11,050.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,301.25 : 18,450.77 = 7,367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,301.25/18,450.77 = 7,367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,301.25x = 18,450.77 × 7,367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,301.25x = 135,932,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,932,090.35/12,301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.27

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