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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,581.15, 18,863.48 and 7,035.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,581.15, 18,863.48 and 7,035.08 is: 10,548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,581.15 : 18,863.48 = 7,035.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,581.15/18,863.48 = 7,035.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,581.15x = 18,863.48 × 7,035.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,581.15x = 132,705,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,705,961.39/12,581.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.00

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