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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,409.81, 18,618.18 and 5,019.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,409.81, 18,618.18 and 5,019.45 is: 7,530.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,409.81 : 18,618.18 = 5,019.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,409.81/18,618.18 = 5,019.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,409.81x = 18,618.18 × 5,019.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,409.81x = 93,453,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,453,023.60/12,409.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.58

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