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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,541.41, 18,799.83 and 6,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,541.41, 18,799.83 and 6,997.41 is: 10,489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541.41 : 18,799.83 = 6,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541.41/18,799.83 = 6,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541.41x = 18,799.83 × 6,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541.41x = 131,550,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,550,118.44/12,541.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.26

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