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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.89, 18,560.99 and 7,443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.89, 18,560.99 and 7,443.98 is: 11,168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.89 : 18,560.99 = 7,443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.89/18,560.99 = 7,443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.89x = 18,560.99 × 7,443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.89x = 138,167,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,167,703.35/12,370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,168.78

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