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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.13, 18,827.48 and 6,705.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.13, 18,827.48 and 6,705.73 is: 10,064.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.13 : 18,827.48 = 6,705.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.13/18,827.48 = 6,705.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.13x = 18,827.48 × 6,705.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.13x = 126,251,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,251,997.46/12,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.63

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