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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,472, 18,710.88 and 4,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,472, 18,710.88 and 4,264 is: 6,396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,472 : 18,710.88 = 4,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,472/18,710.88 = 4,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,472x = 18,710.88 × 4,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,472x = 79,783,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,783,192.32/12,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.98

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