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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.74, 18,774.65 and 6,671.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.74, 18,774.65 and 6,671.45 is: 10,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.74 : 18,774.65 = 6,671.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.74/18,774.65 = 6,671.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.74x = 18,774.65 × 6,671.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.74x = 125,254,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,254,202.36/12,510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.73

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