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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,524.68, 18,787.59 and 6,973.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,524.68, 18,787.59 and 6,973.84 is: 10,461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,524.68 : 18,787.59 = 6,973.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,524.68/18,787.59 = 6,973.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,524.68x = 18,787.59 × 6,973.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,524.68x = 131,021,646.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,021,646.65/12,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.08

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