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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.72, 18,761.22 and 6,664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.72, 18,761.22 and 6,664.14 is: 9,993.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.72 : 18,761.22 = 6,664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.72/18,761.22 = 6,664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.72x = 18,761.22 × 6,664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.72x = 125,027,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,027,396.65/12,510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.62

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