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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,423.28, 18,606.12 and 7,482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,423.28, 18,606.12 and 7,482.12 is: 11,205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,423.28 : 18,606.12 = 7,482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,423.28/18,606.12 = 7,482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,423.28x = 18,606.12 × 7,482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,423.28x = 139,213,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,213,222.57/12,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,205.83

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