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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.26, 18,470.03 and 7,391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.26, 18,470.03 and 7,391.01 is: 11,069.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.26 : 18,470.03 = 7,391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.26/18,470.03 = 7,391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.26x = 18,470.03 × 7,391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.26x = 136,512,176.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,512,176.43/12,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.52

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