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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,415.62, 18,627.48 and 5,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,415.62, 18,627.48 and 5,016.28 is: 7,526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,415.62 : 18,627.48 = 5,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,415.62/18,627.48 = 5,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,415.62x = 18,627.48 × 5,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,415.62x = 93,440,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,440,655.37/12,415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.06

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