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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,624.21, 18,957.31 and 7,891.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,624.21, 18,957.31 and 7,891.33 is: 11,850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,624.21 : 18,957.31 = 7,891.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,624.21/18,957.31 = 7,891.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,624.21x = 18,957.31 × 7,891.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,624.21x = 149,598,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,598,349.67/12,624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,850.12

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