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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,647.88, 18,965.91 and 7,384.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,647.88, 18,965.91 and 7,384.41 is: 11,073.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,647.88 : 18,965.91 = 7,384.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,647.88/18,965.91 = 7,384.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,647.88x = 18,965.91 × 7,384.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,647.88x = 140,052,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,052,055.46/12,647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,073.16

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