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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,591.36, 18,878.52 and 7,048.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,591.36, 18,878.52 and 7,048.53 is: 10,568.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591.36 : 18,878.52 = 7,048.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591.36/18,878.52 = 7,048.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591.36x = 18,878.52 × 7,048.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591.36x = 133,065,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,065,814.58/12,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.03

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