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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.61, 18,501.98 and 7,649.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.61, 18,501.98 and 7,649.41 is: 11,477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.61 : 18,501.98 = 7,649.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.61/18,501.98 = 7,649.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.61x = 18,501.98 × 7,649.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.61x = 141,529,230.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,529,230.83/12,330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,477.88

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