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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.60, 18,458.40 and 7,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.60, 18,458.40 and 7,105.40 is: 10,658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.60 : 18,458.40 = 7,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.60/18,458.40 = 7,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.60x = 18,458.40 × 7,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.60x = 131,154,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,154,315.36/12,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,658.10

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