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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.39, 18,916.38 and 7,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.39, 18,916.38 and 7,354.28 is: 11,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.39 : 18,916.38 = 7,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.39/18,916.38 = 7,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.39x = 18,916.38 × 7,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.39x = 139,116,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,116,402.40/12,635.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.06

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