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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.60, 18,618.30 and 7,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.60, 18,618.30 and 7,470.60 is: 11,206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.60 : 18,618.30 = 7,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.60/18,618.30 = 7,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.60x = 18,618.30 × 7,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.60x = 139,089,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,089,871.98/12,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,206.44

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