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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.13, 18,466.70 and 7,374.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.13, 18,466.70 and 7,374.59 is: 11,061.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.13 : 18,466.70 = 7,374.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.13/18,466.70 = 7,374.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.13x = 18,466.70 × 7,374.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.13x = 136,184,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,184,211.95/12,311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.88

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