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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,603.31, 18,879.03 and 7,396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,603.31, 18,879.03 and 7,396.63 is: 11,079.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,603.31 : 18,879.03 = 7,396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,603.31/18,879.03 = 7,396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,603.31x = 18,879.03 × 7,396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,603.31x = 139,641,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,641,199.67/12,603.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,079.72

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