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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,404.91, 18,606.15 and 5,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,404.91, 18,606.15 and 5,007.18 is: 7,510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,404.91 : 18,606.15 = 5,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,404.91/18,606.15 = 5,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,404.91x = 18,606.15 × 5,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,404.91x = 93,164,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,164,342.16/12,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.28

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