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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.05, 18,436.82 and 7,936.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.05, 18,436.82 and 7,936.65 is: 11,880.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.05 : 18,436.82 = 7,936.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.05/18,436.82 = 7,936.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.05x = 18,436.82 × 7,936.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.05x = 146,326,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,326,547.77/12,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,880.96

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