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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,569.87, 18,862.76 and 7,026.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,569.87, 18,862.76 and 7,026.86 is: 10,544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,569.87 : 18,862.76 = 7,026.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,569.87/18,862.76 = 7,026.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,569.87x = 18,862.76 × 7,026.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,569.87x = 132,545,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,545,973.73/12,569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.74

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