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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.68, 18,465.78 and 7,029.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.68, 18,465.78 and 7,029.55 is: 10,543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.68 : 18,465.78 = 7,029.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.68/18,465.78 = 7,029.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.68x = 18,465.78 × 7,029.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.68x = 129,806,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,806,123.80/12,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.33

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