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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,407.81, 18,619.40 and 5,012.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,407.81, 18,619.40 and 5,012.33 is: 7,521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,407.81 : 18,619.40 = 5,012.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,407.81/18,619.40 = 5,012.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,407.81x = 18,619.40 × 5,012.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,407.81x = 93,326,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,326,590.80/12,407.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.60

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