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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,371.89, 18,562.49 and 7,444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,371.89, 18,562.49 and 7,444.98 is: 11,170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,371.89 : 18,562.49 = 7,444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,371.89/18,562.49 = 7,444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,371.89x = 18,562.49 × 7,444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,371.89x = 138,197,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,197,366.80/12,371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.27

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