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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.41, 18,804.33 and 7,000.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.41, 18,804.33 and 7,000.41 is: 10,493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.41 : 18,804.33 = 7,000.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.41/18,804.33 = 7,000.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.41x = 18,804.33 × 7,000.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.41x = 131,638,019.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,638,019.78/12,544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.76

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