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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,436.92, 18,655.56 and 3,202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,436.92, 18,655.56 and 3,202.92 is: 4,804.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,436.92 : 18,655.56 = 3,202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,436.92/18,655.56 = 3,202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,436.92x = 18,655.56 × 3,202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,436.92x = 59,752,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,752,266.24/12,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.43

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