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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,438.30, 18,657.45 and 7,182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,438.30, 18,657.45 and 7,182.30 is: 10,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,438.30 : 18,657.45 = 7,182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,438.30/18,657.45 = 7,182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,438.30x = 18,657.45 × 7,182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,438.30x = 134,003,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,003,403.14/12,438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.45

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