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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.87, 18,625.32 and 6,190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.87, 18,625.32 and 6,190.53 is: 9,279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.87 : 18,625.32 = 6,190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.87/18,625.32 = 6,190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.87x = 18,625.32 × 6,190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.87x = 115,300,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,300,602.22/12,425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.08

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