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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,513.62, 18,777.83 and 4,621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,513.62, 18,777.83 and 4,621.66 is: 6,935.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,513.62 : 18,777.83 = 4,621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,513.62/18,777.83 = 4,621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,513.62x = 18,777.83 × 4,621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,513.62x = 86,784,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,784,675.74/12,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.22

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