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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,545.96, 18,822.24 and 6,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,545.96, 18,822.24 and 6,701 is: 10,053.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,545.96 : 18,822.24 = 6,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,545.96/18,822.24 = 6,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,545.96x = 18,822.24 × 6,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,545.96x = 126,127,830.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,127,830.24/12,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.26

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