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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,633.52, 18,966.48 and 7,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,633.52, 18,966.48 and 7,954.96 is: 11,942.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,633.52 : 18,966.48 = 7,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,633.52/18,966.48 = 7,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,633.52x = 18,966.48 × 7,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,633.52x = 150,877,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,877,589.74/12,633.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,942.64

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