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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,571.56, 18,865.29 and 7,028.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,571.56, 18,865.29 and 7,028.54 is: 10,547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,571.56 : 18,865.29 = 7,028.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,571.56/18,865.29 = 7,028.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,571.56x = 18,865.29 × 7,028.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,571.56x = 132,595,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,595,445.38/12,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.25

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