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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,406.74, 18,611.40 and 5,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,406.74, 18,611.40 and 5,010 is: 7,515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406.74 : 18,611.40 = 5,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406.74/18,611.40 = 5,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406.74x = 18,611.40 × 5,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406.74x = 93,243,114
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,243,114/12,406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,515.52

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