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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.40, 18,607.80 and 7,471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.40, 18,607.80 and 7,471.30 is: 11,206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.40 : 18,607.80 = 7,471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.40/18,607.80 = 7,471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.40x = 18,607.80 × 7,471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.40x = 139,024,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,024,456.14/12,405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,206.77

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