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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.39, 18,680.09 and 7,791.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.39, 18,680.09 and 7,791.23 is: 11,671.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.39 : 18,680.09 = 7,791.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.39/18,680.09 = 7,791.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.39x = 18,680.09 × 7,791.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.39x = 145,540,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,540,885.35/12,469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,671.86

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