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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.54, 18,738.15 and 7,803.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.54, 18,738.15 and 7,803.82 is: 11,721.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.54 : 18,738.15 = 7,803.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.54/18,738.15 = 7,803.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.54x = 18,738.15 × 7,803.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.54x = 146,229,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,229,149.73/12,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,721.27

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