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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.10, 18,546.15 and 7,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.10, 18,546.15 and 7,431.20 is: 11,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.10 : 18,546.15 = 7,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.10/18,546.15 = 7,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.10x = 18,546.15 × 7,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.10x = 137,820,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,820,149.88/12,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,146.80

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