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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,601.62, 18,902.44 and 5,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,601.62, 18,902.44 and 5,668.02 is: 8,502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,601.62 : 18,902.44 = 5,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,601.62/18,902.44 = 5,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,601.62x = 18,902.44 × 5,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,601.62x = 107,139,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,139,407.97/12,601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.03

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