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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,275.82, 18,399.46 and 7,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,275.82, 18,399.46 and 7,014.52 is: 10,513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,275.82 : 18,399.46 = 7,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,275.82/18,399.46 = 7,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,275.82x = 18,399.46 × 7,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,275.82x = 129,063,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,063,391.09/12,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,513.62

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