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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,682.60, 18,999.68 and 7,119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,682.60, 18,999.68 and 7,119.08 is: 10,665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,682.60 : 18,999.68 = 7,119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,682.60/18,999.68 = 7,119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,682.60x = 18,999.68 × 7,119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,682.60x = 135,260,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,260,241.89/12,682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.02

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