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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,618.68, 18,907.10 and 7,673.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,618.68, 18,907.10 and 7,673.36 is: 11,497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,618.68 : 18,907.10 = 7,673.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,618.68/18,907.10 = 7,673.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,618.68x = 18,907.10 × 7,673.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,618.68x = 145,080,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,080,946.49/12,618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,497.32

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