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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,445.85, 18,625.82 and 7,700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,445.85, 18,625.82 and 7,700.06 is: 11,523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,445.85 : 18,625.82 = 7,700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,445.85/18,625.82 = 7,700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,445.85x = 18,625.82 × 7,700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,445.85x = 143,419,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,419,931.55/12,445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.51

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