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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,575.32, 18,870.91 and 7,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,575.32, 18,870.91 and 7,032.30 is: 10,552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,575.32 : 18,870.91 = 7,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,575.32/18,870.91 = 7,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,575.32x = 18,870.91 × 7,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,575.32x = 132,705,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,705,900.39/12,575.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.88

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