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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,375.90, 18,560.98 and 7,379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,375.90, 18,560.98 and 7,379.69 is: 11,067.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,375.90 : 18,560.98 = 7,379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,375.90/18,560.98 = 7,379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,375.90x = 18,560.98 × 7,379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,375.90x = 136,974,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,974,194.92/12,375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.82

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