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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,627.74, 18,917.38 and 7,064.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,627.74, 18,917.38 and 7,064.25 is: 10,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,627.74 : 18,917.38 = 7,064.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,627.74/18,917.38 = 7,064.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,627.74x = 18,917.38 × 7,064.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,627.74x = 133,637,101.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,637,101.67/12,627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.82

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