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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.84, 18,556.38 and 7,685.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.84, 18,556.38 and 7,685.46 is: 11,531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.84 : 18,556.38 = 7,685.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.84/18,556.38 = 7,685.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.84x = 18,556.38 × 7,685.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.84x = 142,614,316.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,614,316.23/12,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.99

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