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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,416.74, 18,628.79 and 5,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,416.74, 18,628.79 and 5,026.51 is: 7,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,416.74 : 18,628.79 = 5,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,416.74/18,628.79 = 5,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,416.74x = 18,628.79 × 5,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,416.74x = 93,637,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,637,692.59/12,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.24

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