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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,504.93, 18,762.87 and 4,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,504.93, 18,762.87 and 4,711.92 is: 7,069.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,504.93 : 18,762.87 = 4,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,504.93/18,762.87 = 4,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,504.93x = 18,762.87 × 4,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,504.93x = 88,409,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,409,155.50/12,504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.94

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