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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,565.56, 18,818.40 and 7,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,565.56, 18,818.40 and 7,005.12 is: 10,490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,565.56 : 18,818.40 = 7,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,565.56/18,818.40 = 7,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,565.56x = 18,818.40 × 7,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,565.56x = 131,825,150.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,825,150.21/12,565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.99

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