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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,606.70, 18,901.95 and 5,214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,606.70, 18,901.95 and 5,214.10 is: 7,817.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,606.70 : 18,901.95 = 5,214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,606.70/18,901.95 = 5,214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,606.70x = 18,901.95 × 5,214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,606.70x = 98,556,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,556,657.50/12,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.80

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