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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.06, 18,932.89 and 7,440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.06, 18,932.89 and 7,440.10 is: 11,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.06 : 18,932.89 = 7,440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.06/18,932.89 = 7,440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.06x = 18,932.89 × 7,440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.06x = 140,862,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,862,594.89/12,637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,146.79

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