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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,640.89, 18,924.61 and 7,359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,640.89, 18,924.61 and 7,359.79 is: 11,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,640.89 : 18,924.61 = 7,359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,640.89/18,924.61 = 7,359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,640.89x = 18,924.61 × 7,359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,640.89x = 139,281,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,281,155.43/12,640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.30

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