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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.58, 18,588.96 and 3,158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.58, 18,588.96 and 3,158.58 is: 4,737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.58 : 18,588.96 = 3,158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.58/18,588.96 = 3,158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.58x = 18,588.96 × 3,158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.58x = 58,714,717.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,714,717.28/12,392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.89

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