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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.40, 18,433.80 and 7,360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.40, 18,433.80 and 7,360.35 is: 11,025.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.40 : 18,433.80 = 7,360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.40/18,433.80 = 7,360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.40x = 18,433.80 × 7,360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.40x = 135,679,219.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,679,219.83/12,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,025.99

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