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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.83, 18,610.21 and 5,007.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.83, 18,610.21 and 5,007.62 is: 7,508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.83 : 18,610.21 = 5,007.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.83/18,610.21 = 5,007.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.83x = 18,610.21 × 5,007.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.83x = 93,192,884.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,192,884.42/12,411.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.39

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