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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,455.70, 18,658.35 and 7,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,455.70, 18,658.35 and 7,761.30 is: 11,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,455.70 : 18,658.35 = 7,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,455.70/18,658.35 = 7,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,455.70x = 18,658.35 × 7,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,455.70x = 144,813,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,813,051.86/12,455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.25

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