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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.98, 18,716.92 and 4,042.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.98, 18,716.92 and 4,042.47 is: 6,064.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.98 : 18,716.92 = 4,042.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.98/18,716.92 = 4,042.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.98x = 18,716.92 × 4,042.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.98x = 75,662,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,662,581.28/12,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,064.66

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