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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,605.28, 18,885.36 and 7,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,605.28, 18,885.36 and 7,052.16 is: 10,565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,605.28 : 18,885.36 = 7,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,605.28/18,885.36 = 7,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,605.28x = 18,885.36 × 7,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,605.28x = 133,182,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,182,580.38/12,605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,565.62

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