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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.81, 18,640.53 and 7,741.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.81, 18,640.53 and 7,741.98 is: 11,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.81 : 18,640.53 = 7,741.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.81/18,640.53 = 7,741.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.81x = 18,640.53 × 7,741.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.81x = 144,314,610.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,314,610.45/12,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,614.11

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