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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.73, 18,759.76 and 4,187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.73, 18,759.76 and 4,187.77 is: 6,279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.73 : 18,759.76 = 4,187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.73/18,759.76 = 4,187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.73x = 18,759.76 × 4,187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.73x = 78,561,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,561,560.14/12,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.53

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