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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.60, 18,615.90 and 7,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.60, 18,615.90 and 7,477.70 is: 11,216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.60 : 18,615.90 = 7,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.60/18,615.90 = 7,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.60x = 18,615.90 × 7,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.60x = 139,204,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,204,115.43/12,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,216.55

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