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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.46, 18,768.68 and 7,583.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.46, 18,768.68 and 7,583.51 is: 11,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.46 : 18,768.68 = 7,583.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.46/18,768.68 = 7,583.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.46x = 18,768.68 × 7,583.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.46x = 142,332,340.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,332,340.71/12,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,375.25

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