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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,372.61, 18,534.19 and 7,439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,372.61, 18,534.19 and 7,439.54 is: 11,144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,372.61 : 18,534.19 = 7,439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,372.61/18,534.19 = 7,439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,372.61x = 18,534.19 × 7,439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,372.61x = 137,885,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,885,847.87/12,372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,144.44

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