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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.48, 18,913.98 and 7,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.48, 18,913.98 and 7,061.96 is: 10,579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.48 : 18,913.98 = 7,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.48/18,913.98 = 7,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.48x = 18,913.98 × 7,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.48x = 133,569,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,569,770.91/12,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,579.38

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