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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.60, 18,477.60 and 7,397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.60, 18,477.60 and 7,397.20 is: 11,089.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.60 : 18,477.60 = 7,397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.60/18,477.60 = 7,397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.60x = 18,477.60 × 7,397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.60x = 136,682,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,682,502.72/12,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,089.32

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