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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,511.68, 18,773.02 and 4,718.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,511.68, 18,773.02 and 4,718.67 is: 7,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,511.68 : 18,773.02 = 4,718.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,511.68/18,773.02 = 4,718.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,511.68x = 18,773.02 × 4,718.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,511.68x = 88,583,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,583,700.84/12,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.08

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