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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,700.62, 19,044.52 and 7,437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,700.62, 19,044.52 and 7,437.22 is: 11,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,700.62 : 19,044.52 = 7,437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,700.62/19,044.52 = 7,437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,700.62x = 19,044.52 × 7,437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,700.62x = 141,638,218.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,638,218.83/12,700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.07

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