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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.84, 18,528.96 and 7,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.84, 18,528.96 and 7,981.44 is: 11,964.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.84 : 18,528.96 = 7,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.84/18,528.96 = 7,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.84x = 18,528.96 × 7,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.84x = 147,887,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,887,782.50/12,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,964.22

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