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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.93, 18,849.39 and 5,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.93, 18,849.39 and 5,180.40 is: 7,767.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.93 : 18,849.39 = 5,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.93/18,849.39 = 5,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.93x = 18,849.39 × 5,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.93x = 97,647,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,647,379.96/12,570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,767.71

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