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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.99, 18,265.32 and 7,510.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.99, 18,265.32 and 7,510.52 is: 11,278.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.99 : 18,265.32 = 7,510.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.99/18,265.32 = 7,510.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.99x = 18,265.32 × 7,510.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.99x = 137,182,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,182,117.95/12,162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,278.66

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