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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.82, 18,540.18 and 7,368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.82, 18,540.18 and 7,368.55 is: 11,049.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.82 : 18,540.18 = 7,368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.82/18,540.18 = 7,368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.82x = 18,540.18 × 7,368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.82x = 136,614,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,614,150.64/12,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.51

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