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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.52, 18,082.44 and 6,507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.52, 18,082.44 and 6,507.54 is: 9,755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.52 : 18,082.44 = 6,507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.52/18,082.44 = 6,507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.52x = 18,082.44 × 6,507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.52x = 117,672,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,672,201.60/12,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,755.19

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