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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,412.26, 18,611.19 and 5,010.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,412.26, 18,611.19 and 5,010.66 is: 7,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,412.26 : 18,611.19 = 5,010.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,412.26/18,611.19 = 5,010.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,412.26x = 18,611.19 × 5,010.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,412.26x = 93,254,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,254,345.29/12,412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.08

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