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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,620.71, 18,910.14 and 7,675.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,620.71, 18,910.14 and 7,675.39 is: 11,500.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,620.71 : 18,910.14 = 7,675.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,620.71/18,910.14 = 7,675.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,620.71x = 18,910.14 × 7,675.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,620.71x = 145,142,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,142,737.48/12,620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.36

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