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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,314.90, 18,448.98 and 7,306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,314.90, 18,448.98 and 7,306.69 is: 10,946.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,314.90 : 18,448.98 = 7,306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,314.90/18,448.98 = 7,306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,314.90x = 18,448.98 × 7,306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,314.90x = 134,800,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,800,977.68/12,314.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.17

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