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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.24, 18,602.82 and 5,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.24, 18,602.82 and 5,011.08 is: 7,510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.24 : 18,602.82 = 5,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.24/18,602.82 = 5,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.24x = 18,602.82 × 5,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.24x = 93,220,219.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,220,219.25/12,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.95

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