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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.40, 18,545.10 and 7,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.40, 18,545.10 and 7,098.40 is: 10,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.40 : 18,545.10 = 7,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.40/18,545.10 = 7,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.40x = 18,545.10 × 7,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.40x = 131,640,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,640,537.84/12,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.60

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