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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,461.31, 18,719.10 and 7,533.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,461.31, 18,719.10 and 7,533.27 is: 11,316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,461.31 : 18,719.10 = 7,533.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,461.31/18,719.10 = 7,533.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,461.31x = 18,719.10 × 7,533.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,461.31x = 141,016,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,016,034.46/12,461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,316.31

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