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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.25, 18,707.41 and 4,678.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.25, 18,707.41 and 4,678.59 is: 7,015.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.25 : 18,707.41 = 4,678.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.25/18,707.41 = 4,678.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.25x = 18,707.41 × 4,678.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.25x = 87,524,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,524,351.04/12,475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.84

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