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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,478.71, 18,715.31 and 3,592.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,478.71, 18,715.31 and 3,592.07 is: 5,387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,478.71 : 18,715.31 = 3,592.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,478.71/18,715.31 = 3,592.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,478.71x = 18,715.31 × 3,592.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,478.71x = 67,226,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,226,703.59/12,478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.31

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