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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,501.33, 18,705.07 and 7,485.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,501.33, 18,705.07 and 7,485.27 is: 11,199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,501.33 : 18,705.07 = 7,485.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,501.33/18,705.07 = 7,485.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,501.33x = 18,705.07 × 7,485.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,501.33x = 140,012,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,012,499.32/12,501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,199.81

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