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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,397.54, 18,601.77 and 5,016.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,397.54, 18,601.77 and 5,016.43 is: 7,526.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,397.54 : 18,601.77 = 5,016.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,397.54/18,601.77 = 5,016.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,397.54x = 18,601.77 × 5,016.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,397.54x = 93,314,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,314,477.08/12,397.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.85

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