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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.92, 18,541.95 and 7,918.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.92, 18,541.95 and 7,918.54 is: 11,876.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.92 : 18,541.95 = 7,918.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.92/18,541.95 = 7,918.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.92x = 18,541.95 × 7,918.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.92x = 146,825,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,825,172.75/12,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,876.25

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