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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.64, 18,954.04 and 7,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.64, 18,954.04 and 7,379.52 is: 11,047.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.64 : 18,954.04 = 7,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.64/18,954.04 = 7,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.64x = 18,954.04 × 7,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.64x = 139,871,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,871,717.26/12,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.76

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