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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,480.03, 18,710.82 and 7,548.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,480.03, 18,710.82 and 7,548.48 is: 11,317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,480.03 : 18,710.82 = 7,548.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,480.03/18,710.82 = 7,548.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,480.03x = 18,710.82 × 7,548.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,480.03x = 141,238,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,238,250.55/12,480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,317.14

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