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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.62, 18,921.51 and 5,682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.62, 18,921.51 and 5,682.66 is: 8,528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.62 : 18,921.51 = 5,682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.62/18,921.51 = 5,682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.62x = 18,921.51 × 5,682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.62x = 107,524,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,524,508.02/12,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.53

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