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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.70, 18,630.45 and 7,485.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.70, 18,630.45 and 7,485.90 is: 11,237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.70 : 18,630.45 = 7,485.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.70/18,630.45 = 7,485.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.70x = 18,630.45 × 7,485.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.70x = 139,465,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,465,685.66/12,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,237.54

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