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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,279.60, 18,415.76 and 4,486.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,279.60, 18,415.76 and 4,486.59 is: 6,728.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,279.60 : 18,415.76 = 4,486.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,279.60/18,415.76 = 4,486.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,279.60x = 18,415.76 × 4,486.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,279.60x = 82,623,942.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,623,942.23/12,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,728.55

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