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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,331.91, 18,468.64 and 7,069.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,331.91, 18,468.64 and 7,069.78 is: 10,587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,331.91 : 18,468.64 = 7,069.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,331.91/18,468.64 = 7,069.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,331.91x = 18,468.64 × 7,069.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,331.91x = 130,569,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,569,253.62/12,331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.92

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