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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,612.96, 18,913.14 and 7,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,612.96, 18,913.14 and 7,349.76 is: 11,020.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,612.96 : 18,913.14 = 7,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,612.96/18,913.14 = 7,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,612.96x = 18,913.14 × 7,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,612.96x = 139,007,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,007,039.85/12,612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.97

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