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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.08, 18,479.80 and 7,641.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.08, 18,479.80 and 7,641.58 is: 11,465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.08 : 18,479.80 = 7,641.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.08/18,479.80 = 7,641.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.08x = 18,479.80 × 7,641.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.08x = 141,214,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,214,870.08/12,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,465.89

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