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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.56, 18,507.97 and 7,408.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.56, 18,507.97 and 7,408.73 is: 11,115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.56 : 18,507.97 = 7,408.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.56/18,507.97 = 7,408.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.56x = 18,507.97 × 7,408.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.56x = 137,120,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,120,552.58/12,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,115.88

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