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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,580.78, 18,862.90 and 7,034.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,580.78, 18,862.90 and 7,034.71 is: 10,547.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,580.78 : 18,862.90 = 7,034.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,580.78/18,862.90 = 7,034.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,580.78x = 18,862.90 × 7,034.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,580.78x = 132,695,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,695,031.26/12,580.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.44

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