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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.68, 18,638.01 and 5,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.68, 18,638.01 and 5,030.20 is: 7,545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.68 : 18,638.01 = 5,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.68/18,638.01 = 5,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.68x = 18,638.01 × 5,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.68x = 93,752,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,752,917.90/12,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.09

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