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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,609.63, 18,908.17 and 7,346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,609.63, 18,908.17 and 7,346.48 is: 11,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,609.63 : 18,908.17 = 7,346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,609.63/18,908.17 = 7,346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,609.63x = 18,908.17 × 7,346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,609.63x = 138,908,379.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,908,379.83/12,609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.06

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