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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.03, 18,757.44 and 6,581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.03, 18,757.44 and 6,581.52 is: 9,877.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.03 : 18,757.44 = 6,581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.03/18,757.44 = 6,581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.03x = 18,757.44 × 6,581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.03x = 123,452,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,452,466.51/12,498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,877.75

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