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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.16, 18,753.64 and 7,307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.16, 18,753.64 and 7,307.10 is: 10,952.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.16 : 18,753.64 = 7,307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.16/18,753.64 = 7,307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.16x = 18,753.64 × 7,307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.16x = 137,034,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,034,722.84/12,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.12

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