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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,567.56, 18,821.40 and 7,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,567.56, 18,821.40 and 7,007.12 is: 10,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,567.56 : 18,821.40 = 7,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,567.56/18,821.40 = 7,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,567.56x = 18,821.40 × 7,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,567.56x = 131,883,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,883,808.37/12,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.99

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