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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.52, 18,377.28 and 7,054.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.52, 18,377.28 and 7,054.56 is: 10,581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.52 : 18,377.28 = 7,054.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.52/18,377.28 = 7,054.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.52x = 18,377.28 × 7,054.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.52x = 129,643,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,643,624.40/12,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,581.84

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