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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,358.70, 18,512.85 and 7,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,358.70, 18,512.85 and 7,664.30 is: 11,480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,358.70 : 18,512.85 = 7,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,358.70/18,512.85 = 7,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,358.70x = 18,512.85 × 7,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,358.70x = 141,888,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,888,036.26/12,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.82

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