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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.60, 18,545.40 and 7,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.60, 18,545.40 and 7,114.80 is: 10,672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.60 : 18,545.40 = 7,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.60/18,545.40 = 7,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.60x = 18,545.40 × 7,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.60x = 131,946,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,946,811.92/12,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,672.20

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