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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.54, 18,614.58 and 7,955.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.54, 18,614.58 and 7,955.82 is: 11,931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.54 : 18,614.58 = 7,955.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.54/18,614.58 = 7,955.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.54x = 18,614.58 × 7,955.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.54x = 148,094,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,094,247.86/12,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,931.98

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