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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.70, 18,524.55 and 7,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.70, 18,524.55 and 7,079.30 is: 10,618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.70 : 18,524.55 = 7,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.70/18,524.55 = 7,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.70x = 18,524.55 × 7,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.70x = 131,140,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,140,846.82/12,349.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,618.95

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