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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,632.46, 18,942.38 and 7,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,632.46, 18,942.38 and 7,369.28 is: 11,050.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,632.46 : 18,942.38 = 7,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,632.46/18,942.38 = 7,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,632.46x = 18,942.38 × 7,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,632.46x = 139,591,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,591,702.09/12,632.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.24

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