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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.98, 18,769.50 and 5,019.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.98, 18,769.50 and 5,019.94 is: 7,529.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.98 : 18,769.50 = 5,019.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.98/18,769.50 = 5,019.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.98x = 18,769.50 × 5,019.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.98x = 94,221,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,221,763.83/12,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.92

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