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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,602.96, 18,898.24 and 7,339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,602.96, 18,898.24 and 7,339.76 is: 11,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,602.96 : 18,898.24 = 7,339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,602.96/18,898.24 = 7,339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,602.96x = 18,898.24 × 7,339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,602.96x = 138,708,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,708,546.02/12,602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.03

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